NOURISHMENT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word nourishment. (close relations)
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| aliment | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body verb • give nourishment to | ||||||
| nutriment | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body | ||||||
| nutrition | nounn | |||||
noun • (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance • a source of materials to nourish the body • the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans) | ||||||
| sustenance | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the financial means whereby one lives • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||
| diet | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a prescribed selection of foods • a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) • the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) • the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) verb • follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons • eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight | ||||||
| fare | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an agenda of things to do • the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance • a paying (taxi) passenger • the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed verb • proceed or get along • eat well | ||||||
| food | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue • any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment • anything that provides mental stimulus for thinking | ||||||
| nurture | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment | ||||||
| provender | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • food for domestic livestock • a stock or supply of foods | ||||||
| sustentation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||||
| alimentation | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of materials to nourish the body • the act of supplying food and nourishment | ||||||
| victuals | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a stock or supply of foods • a source of materials to nourish the body • any substance that can be used as food | ||||||
