To become damp or moist.
To lessen; to dull; to make less intense (said of emotions and non-physical things).
To become damped or deadened.
To make damp or moist; to make moderately wet.
To nourish or nurse.
To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
That which nourishes; food; diet.
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
The environmental influences that contribute to the development of an individual (as opposed to "nature").