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

"NOURISH"

Nurture

The correct answer is: Option (2) → Nurture

Nourish means to provide with the food, care, or support necessary for growth and development. Nurture closely matches this meaning, as it also means to care for and encourage the development of someone or something.

Option (1) Negate – means to nullify or make ineffective; unrelated.
Option (3) Neglect – means to ignore or fail to care for; opposite of nourish.
Option (4) Native – refers to origin or birthplace; unrelated in meaning.