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Nurture

noun

/ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

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

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

Parents should nurture their children's talents.

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care, cultivation, upbringing, development, foster, cultivate, nourish, support

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care, cultivation, upbringing, development

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foster, cultivate, nourish, support, care

neglect, abandonment, harm, destruction, abandon, ignore

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neglect, abandonment, harm, destruction

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neglect, abandon, ignore

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nature vs nurture, nurture growth, provide nurture

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nurture talent, nurture growth, nurture creativity, nurture relationship

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

to rule as a king or queen; the period during which a sovereign rules

To separate into pieces; a pause in activity.

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

The process of rotting or decomposition; to decline in quality or strength.

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.