<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To sustain with food or nutriment; supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth.</li><li>To cherish, foster, keep alive, etc.: He had long nourished the dream of living abroad.</li><li>To strengthen, build up, or promote: to nourish discontent among the workers; to nourish the arts in one's community.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Advance</li><li>Back</li><li>Aid</li><li>Help</li><li>Encourage</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Discourage</li></ul>