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nurture

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɝtʃɚ/ · UK /ˈnɜːtʃə/

Forms: nurturing, nurtured

nurture means: The care, education, and experiences that influence how a person develops.

noun

LIFE INFLUENCESC1

The care, education, and experiences that influence how a person develops.

  • Nurture shapes how children develop.
  • The study examined the influence of nurture on personality.
  • How much does nurture affect our behavior?

Similar words: upbringing, environment

Common phrases: nature and nurture, influence of nurture, role of nurture

verb

CARE FORB2

To care for and protect a living thing so it can grow well.

  • She nurtured the tiny plants.
  • Parents nurture their children as they grow.
  • The rescued animals need to be nurtured.

Similar words: care for, raise, tend

Opposites: neglect

Common phrases: nurture a child, nurture young plants, nurture a baby

Questions about nurture

What does nurture mean?

The care, education, and experiences that influence how a person develops.

What is nurture in other languages?

Türkçe: yetiştirilme · Español: crianza · Français: éducation · Deutsch: Erziehung · Italiano: educazione · 日本語: 育ち

How do you pronounce nurture?

In American English /ˈnɝtʃɚ/; in British English /ˈnɜːtʃə/.

How do you use nurture in a sentence?

Nurture shapes how children develop. The study examined the influence of nurture on personality.

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