nourish

verb

1. provide with nourishment; “We sustained ourselves on bread and water”; “This kind of food is not nourishing for young children”

   Synonyms

   • nurture, sustain

   Less specific

   • provide, supply, ply, cater

   More specific

   • carry

2. give nourishment to

   Synonyms

   • nutrify, aliment

   Less specific

   • feed, give