Nurture: meaning, definitions and examples

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nurture

 

[ ˈnəːtʃə ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

parenting

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

Synonyms

encourage, foster, support

Examples of usage

  • It is important to nurture a child's creativity from a young age.
  • The teacher nurtured the students' love for learning through positive reinforcement.
Context #2 | Verb

relationship

To support and encourage the development of a relationship or feeling.

Synonyms

cultivate, develop, foster

Examples of usage

  • The couple took time to nurture their love and understanding for each other.
  • It is crucial to nurture trust in a friendship.
Context #3 | Noun

development

The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.

Synonyms

care, development, support

Examples of usage

  • The nurture of the young plants required regular watering and attention.
  • The nurture of a talent often involves dedicated practice and support.

Translations

Translations of the word "nurture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nutrir

🇮🇳 पालन-पोषण करना

🇩🇪 nähren

🇮🇩 memelihara

🇺🇦 виховувати

🇵🇱 pielęgnować

🇯🇵 育てる (sodateru)

🇫🇷 nourrir

🇪🇸 nutrir

🇹🇷 beslemek

🇰🇷 양육하다 (yangyughada)

🇸🇦 يربي

🇨🇿 vyživovat

🇸🇰 vyživovať

🇨🇳 培养 (péiyǎng)

🇸🇮 hraniti

🇮🇸 næra

🇰🇿 қоректендіру

🇬🇪 გამოკვება

🇦🇿 qidalandırmaq

🇲🇽 nutrir

Etymology

The word 'nurture' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'norture', meaning 'nourishment' or 'fostering'. It is related to the Latin 'nutrire', which means 'to nourish'. The concept of nurturing has long been associated with the idea of caring for and fostering growth, whether in plants, animals, or humans. The importance of nurture in child development and relationships has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology.

See also: nurturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,769, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.