conourish

/kɒnˈaʊərɪʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

To nurture and promote the growth or development of something.

“The new initiative aims to conourish a culture of environmental sustainability.”

2. verb

To foster or encourage the well-being and prosperity of something or someone.

“The community is working to conourish a strong sense of social responsibility.”

3. noun

The act of nurturing and promoting growth or development.

“The organization’s mission is based on a commitment to conourish.”

Synonyms

  • encourage
  • nurture
  • promote

Antonyms

  • stifle
  • suppress