Definition of nutrify in English:
nutrify
verbnutrified, nutrifies, nutrifying ˈnjuːtrɪfʌɪ
[with object]rare Provide with nutrients; nourish.
burrowing crabs oxygenate and nutrify the peaty substrate
Example sentencesExamples
- I massaged it into her fur to nutrify her coat.
- When it dies it doesn't decompose and nutrify the soil and have other little plants and trees grow from it.
- The need for research leading to an effective way to nutrify a universal food vehicle with iron is obvious.
- Put it into a vessel containing some soap suds; this will nutrify the roots, and keep the flowers bright as new.
- Other herbal oils may be used to either cleanse or nutrify the skin.
Synonyms
feed, provide for, sustain, maintain
Origin
Late 15th century: from Latin nutrire 'nourish'.