Nourish

1. To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster; as, to nourish rebellion; to nourish the virtues.
2. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
3. A nurse.
4. To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
5. To gain nourishment.
6. To cherish; to comfort.
7. To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
8. To support; to maintain.