nurture
nurture Lexical Profile
nurture Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Upbringing, education, and environmental factors collectively as determinants of behavior and personality, often contrasted with inherited genetic traits (nature).
"Psychologists have long debated the relative influence of nature and nurture on human intelligence."
The process of caring for, feeding, and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
"Young saplings require constant care and nurture during their first few seasons."
• verb
To care for, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing.
"The greenhouse staff carefully nurtured the delicate orchids until they were ready for the exhibition."
To help a plan, idea, relationship, or skill develop and succeed over time.
"Great teachers know how to nurture curiosity and independent thinking in their students."
To hold or cherish a hope, belief, or ambition in one's mind for a long period.
"For years, she secretly nurtured the ambition of opening her own architectural firm."
• Rhymes for nurture
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French 'norreture' (food, nourishment, education), from Late Latin 'nutritura' (a nursing or suckling), derived from Latin 'nutrire' (to feed, foster, or cherish).