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nurture
[ nur-cher ]
verb (used with object)
- to feed and protect:
to nurture one's offspring.
- to support and encourage, as during the period of training or development; foster:
to nurture promising musicians.
noun
- rearing, upbringing, training, education, or the like.
the nurture of young artists.
- something that nourishes; nourishment; food.
nurture
/ ˈɜːʃə /
noun
- the act or process of promoting the development, etc, of a child
- something that nourishes
- biology the environmental factors that partly determine the structure of an organism See also nature
verb
- to feed or support
- to educate or train
Derived Forms
- ˈԳܰٳܰ, adjective
- ˈԳܰٳܰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Գܰ·ٳܰ·· adjective
- Գܰ·ٳܰ· adjective
- Գܰ·ٳܰ· noun
- ܲ·Գܰ·ٳܰ adjective
- ɱ-Գܰ·ٳܰ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nurture1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He nurtured his businesses and was appointed to serve on Westminster’s traffic commission in 1989.
I really hope that people can see that it is in the nurturing hands of somebody who really loves this type of storytelling.
The BBC One soap was praised for its work on nurturing upcoming directors from under-represented groups, and offering writing and acting opportunities on its spin-off show, E20, which ran for three series.
He said: "It's my way of giving back and helping nurture the next generation of world-class talent. This tournament gives rising stars the platform they need to take the next step towards their dreams."
As for her grandchildren, she says they are being nurtured in "anything that they want for themselves... but definitely not pushed in the show business".
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