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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nurtureNurture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NURTURE is training, upbringing. How to use nurture in a sentence. Did you know?

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

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   to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop: She wants to stay at home and nurture her children. a carefully nurtured garden. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to take care of someone or something.

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   verb (used with object) , nur·tured, nur·tur·ing. 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. to bring up; train; educate.

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

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   If you nurture something such as a young child or a young plant, you care for it while it is growing and developing. [ formal ] Parents want to know the best way to nurture and raise their child to adulthood.

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

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   When you nurture a person or thing, you care for it and help it to grow. After a fight with your friend, you may have to nurture the relationship a little until you're close again. Use the phrase "nature versus nurture" to help you remember the word.

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

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   to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop: She wants to stay home and nurture her children. a carefully nurtured garden. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to take care of someone or something.

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.thefreedictionary.com › nurtureNurture - definition of nurture by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. a. The action of raising or caring for offspring: the nurture of an infant. b. Biology The sum of environmental influences and conditions acting on an organism, especially in contrast to heredity. c. The fostering or overseeing of the development of something: the nurture of an idea. 2.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › nurtureNurture Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    The sum of environmental influences and conditions acting on an organism, especially in contrast to heredity. The act or process of raising or promoting the development of; training, educating, fostering, etc. Anything that nourishes; food; nutriment.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishNURTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    NURTURE definition: 1. to encourage or support the development of someone or something: 2. to look after, feed, and…. Learn more.