nurture

/nˈɜːt‍ʃɐ/

/ˈnɝtʃɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to nurture

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

look after a child until it is an adult

synonyms : bring up

parent

raise

rear

to help something develop, grow, evolve, etc.

synonyms : foster

provide with nourishment

synonyms : nourish

sustain

Nurture

[NOUN]

helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

synonyms : breeding

the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

synonyms : raising

rearing

Examples

1. In the Miller family, the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son.

2. The coach believed that nature passes nurture, and that some athletes are just naturally more talented than others, regardless of their training and practice.

3. Mothers play a vital role in nurturing and shaping their children's lives.

4. She is a dedicated teacher who is passionate about nurturing and educating children.

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