Nurture
'nɜːtʃər
Definitions
2 meaningsTo care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
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To care for and encourage the growth or development of.
The teachers nurture the children's curiosity.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're helping a tiny seed grow into a big, strong plant. That's like nurturing! You give it water, sunlight, and good soil so it can thrive. It's about helping something or someone grow and be healthy.
👶 For kids: To help something grow and be healthy, like giving a plant water and sunshine.
More Examples
He nurtured his passion for music.
The company nurtured its relationship with its clients.
How It's Used
"Parents nurture their children with love and support."
"Farmers nurture their crops, providing them with water and fertilizer."
"Companies nurture client relationships through consistent communication and support."
The care and attention given to someone or something that helps them grow or develop.
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The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
The parents provided a loving nurture for their children.
💡 Simply: Nurture, as a noun, is like the special care you give something. Like the way you take care of a pet or a garden. It's about creating a good environment for growth.
👶 For kids: The act of taking care of someone or something so they can grow and be happy.
More Examples
The company's success was a result of careful nurture.
The school offered a safe and nurturing environment.
How It's Used
"The study emphasized the importance of nurture in a child's development, alongside nature (genes)."
"The school provides a nurturing environment for its students."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
nurture vs. nature
The debate over whether a person's development is primarily influenced by their environment and experiences (nurture) or by their inherited characteristics (nature).
"The age-old debate of nature versus nurture continues to shape our understanding of human behavior."
From Middle English nouriture, from Old French norreture ('nourishment, upbringing'), from nourir ('to nourish').
The word 'nurture' has been used since the 14th century. Early uses refer to nourishment and upbringing.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'nature'. Nurturing is like being kind to nature, helping things grow.
Word Origin
"nourishment, upbringing"