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nur·ture
 nurture
- pronunciation:
- nuhr
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 r
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
nurtured, nurtures, nurturing |
| definition 1: |
to encourage the growth and development of.
She nurtured the plants.- synonyms:
- cultivate, foster, nourish
- antonyms:
- hinder, neglect
- similar words:
- baby, breed, cherish, father, feed, grow, maintain, mother, nurse, provide for, raise, sustain, take care of, tend
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| definition 2: |
to provide training for; teach.
A good school will nurture its pupils in many ways.- synonyms:
- cultivate, teach, train
- similar words:
- develop, discipline, educate, father, guide, mold, prepare, school, take care of, tutor
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| related words: |
breed, mind, rear, support |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of encouraging and promoting growth, development, or education.
- synonyms:
- cultivation, development
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- care, education, encouragement, growth, guidance, nutrition, sustenance, tutelage
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| definition 2: |
sustaining food; nourishment.
- synonyms:
- aliment, food, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance
- similar words:
- nutriment, subsistence
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| related words: |
nutrition |
| derivations: |
nurturable (adj.), nurtureless (adj.), nurturer (n.) |
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