nurture
nur
ˈnɜr
nēr
ture
ʧɜr
chēr
/nˈɜːt‍ʃɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "nurture"in English

to nurture
01

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

Transitive: to nurture a child
to nurture definition and meaning
Examples
The parents nurture their children with love, attention, and positive influences.
02

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

Transitive: to nurture a quality
Examples
Teachers aim to nurture students' intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills.
03

to provide an organism with nutrients through feeding

Transitive: to nurture a living being
Examples
The greenhouse conditions allowed the florist to nurture exotic orchids with precise watering and fertilizer schedules.
04

to hold thoughts, feelings, or beliefs over a long period, allowing them to develop or grow

Transitive: to nurture a thought or feeling
Examples
She nurtured a dream of becoming a writer ever since she was a child.
Nurture
01

the process of helping someone grow, develop, and become an accepted member of the community

Examples
The school emphasized the nurture of creativity in its students.
02

the traits, behaviors, or qualities acquired as a consequence of upbringing or treatment during childhood

Examples
Her polite manners were the result of careful nurture at home.
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