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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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   • 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: French Translation

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

   • Simplified

     NURTURE translate: 培育, 养育，培育（尤指幼儿或植物）, 促进；扶助；培养, 长期,...

   • Traditional

     NURTURE translate: 培育, 養育，培育（尤指幼兒或植物）, 促進；扶助；培養, 長期,...

   • Nurture: Polish Translation

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

   • Nurture in Russian

     NURTURE translate: воспитывать, обучать , ухаживать,...

   • Nurture: Thai Translation

     NURTURE translate: เลี้ยงดู; สนับสนุน,...

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

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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.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb nurture, which means to care for and protect something while it is growing and developing. Find out how to use nurture in different contexts and topics, such as life stages, success and feelings.

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   Nurture definition: to feed and protect. See examples of NURTURE used in a sentence.

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

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   Nurture means to care for something or someone while they are growing and developing, or to encourage or help them to develop. It can also mean the environmental factors that partly determine the structure of an organism. See more meanings, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of nurture.

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

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   Nurture means to encourage or support the development of someone or something, or to look after, feed, and protect young children, animals, or plants. See how to use nurture in sentences and translations in different languages.

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

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