Definition of nurture

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  • nurture is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • nurture is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
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Definition of nurture

  • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. raising
    2. rearing
  • help develop, help grow (verb)

    Examples

    1. nurture his talents

    Synonyms

    1. foster
  • provide with nourishment (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. nourish
    2. sustain
  • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community (noun)

    Examples

    1. they debated whether nature or nurture was more important

    Synonyms

    1. breeding
    2. bringing up
    3. fosterage
    4. fostering
    5. raising
    6. rearing
    7. upbringing
  • look after a child until it is an adult (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bring up
    2. parent
    3. raise
    4. rear

See definition of nurture in Merriam Webster