From the given options, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word

"NOURISH"

Nurture

The word that is most similar in meaning to "nourish" is nurture.

• Nourish means to provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth and development.
• Nurture means to care for and protect someone or something so that they can grow and develop.

The other options have different meanings.

• Negate means to make something ineffective or invalid.
• Neglect means to fail to give someone or something the care or attention that they need.
• Native means belonging to a particular place or country by birth.

So, the answer is Option 2: Nurture.