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   nurture

   /ˈnəːtʃə/

   verb

   • 1. care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing: "Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family" Similar bring upcare forprovide fortake care ofattend tolook afterrearsupportraisefosterparentmothertendfeednourishrare:provenderOpposite neglect
   • ▪ help or encourage the development of: "my father nurtured my love of art" Similar encouragepromotestimulatedevelopfostercultivatefurtheradvanceboostforwardcontribute tobe conducive toassisthelpaidabetstrengthenadvantagefuelOpposite hinder
   • ▪ cherish (a hope, belief, or ambition): "for a long time she had nurtured the dream of buying a shop"

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of nurturing someone or something: "the nurture of children" Similar encouragementpromotionfosteringdevelopmentcultivationboostingfurtheranceadvancement
   • ▪ upbringing, education, and environment, contrasted with inborn characteristics as an influence on or determinant of personality: "we are all what nature and nurture have made us" Similar upbringingbringing upcarefosteringtendingrearingraisingtrainingeducationOpposite natureinnate dispositioninherited characteristics

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French noureture ‘nourishment’, based on Latin nutrire ‘feed, cherish’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nurturer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNURTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of nurture as a verb and a noun, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how nurture relates to nature and how it affects human development and well-being.

   • English (US)

     to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something,...

   • Znaczenie Nurture, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     nurture definicja: 1. to take care of, feed, and protect...

   • Nurture: Polish Translation

     NURTURE translate: pielęgnować, kultywować, pielęgnować,...

   • Nurture: French Translation

     NURTURE translate: élever, soins, nourriture. Learn more in...

   • Nurture: Thai Translation

     NURTURE translate: เลี้ยงดู; สนับสนุน,...

   • Nurture: German Translation

     NURTURE translate: aufziehen, die Pflege. Learn more in the...

   • Nurture: Czech Translation

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word nurture, which can be a noun or a verb. Nurture means training, upbringing, nourishment, or development, depending on the context.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › nurtureNURTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Nurture is a verb that means to feed and protect, or a noun that means the act or process of promoting the development of a child. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and examples of nurture from Dictionary.com.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNURTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNURTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Nurture means to care for something or someone while it is growing and developing, or to encourage or help something or someone to grow or improve. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, origin, and usage of nurture with Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnurture verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   nurture something to have a feeling, an idea, a plan, etc. for a long time and encourage it to develop She secretly nurtured a hope of becoming famous. He had long nurtured a deep hatred of his brother.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nurtureNurture - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Nurture is how that baby is raised or taken care of. Once the child is older, you may wonder if its love of reading is nature or nurture — is it natural born or is it because you read to the baby every night.