Context Clues: Definitions

2nd Grade English practice: What does 'nourish' mean in this sentence: 'Plants need water to nourish, or feed, themselves.'. Part of vocabulary: word parts (Vocabulary: Word Parts).

~8 min

Context clues are hints in the words around an unknown word that help you figure out what it means. Like being a word detective!

What does 'nourish' mean in this sentence: 'Plants need water to nourish, or feed, themselves.'?