Origin: Latin
suffix -ure
Nurture has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
"His deep-seated fear of authority wasn't innate, but rather a trait he nurtured after being constantly scolded by his strict father during childhood."
2
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
"they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
3
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
"She spent her evenings nurturing the sick child back to health with gentle touch and warm soup."
Verb
1
help develop, help grow
"nurture his talents"
2
look after a child until it is an adult
"raise a family"
"bring up children"
3
provide with nourishment
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
4
To nourish or nurse.
"The new mother worked tirelessly to nurture her newborn, feeding him every two hours and ensuring he stayed warm under his blanket."
Example Sentences
"they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
noun
"nurture his talents"
verb
"raise a family"
verb
"bring up children"
verb
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water"
verb
"This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
verb
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