Nurturing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nurturing

 

[ ˈnəːtʃərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

parenting

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

Synonyms

developing, fostering, raising

Examples of usage

  • She spent years nurturing her children to become responsible adults.
  • The teacher focused on nurturing the talents of her students.
  • The organization is dedicated to nurturing young artists in the community.
Context #2 | Noun

relationship

The process of taking care of, encouraging, and supporting someone or something.

Synonyms

caring, encouraging, supporting

Examples of usage

  • His nurturing of the friendship helped it grow stronger over time.
  • The nurturing of the new employee's skills was evident in his rapid progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "nurturing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nutrir

🇮🇳 पालन-पोषण

🇩🇪 nähren

🇮🇩 memelihara

🇺🇦 плекання

🇵🇱 pielęgnowanie

🇯🇵 育成

🇫🇷 nourrir

🇪🇸 nutrir

🇹🇷 beslemek

🇰🇷 양육

🇸🇦 تغذية

🇨🇿 výchova

🇸🇰 vychovávanie

🇨🇳 培养

🇸🇮 gojenje

🇮🇸 nurture

🇰🇿 тәрбиелеу

🇬🇪 მოვლა

🇦🇿 böyütmək

🇲🇽 nutrir

Word origin

The word 'nurturing' originated from the Latin word 'nutrire', meaning to nourish or feed. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of caring for and fostering growth. The concept of nurturing has been important in various aspects of human life, from parenting to relationships to personal development.

See also: nurture.