🌱nurture

verb, noun
/ˈnɜːrtʃər/

Meaning

To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example Sentences

Parents should nurture their children's talents.

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

Example Expressions

nature versus nurture

Synonyms

foster, cultivate, nourish, support, care, cultivation, upbringing, development
Entry 1
foster, cultivate, nourish, support, care
Entry 2
care, cultivation, upbringing, development

Antonyms

neglect, abandon, ignore, abandonment, harm, destruction
Entry 1
neglect, abandon, ignore
Entry 2
neglect, abandonment, harm, destruction

Collocations

nurture talent, nurture growth, nurture creativity, nurture relationship, nature vs nurture, provide nurture
Entry 1
nurture talent, nurture growth, nurture creativity, nurture relationship
Entry 2
nature vs nurture, nurture growth, provide nurture

More Example Sentences

I try to nurture my professional relationships from time to time.

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