nurture
Nurture (noun) means Care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop. Example: “The plants thrived under her careful nurture.”
How to use nurture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo care for and help something grow, or the environment and upbringing that shapes a person.
Word forms
nurtured past tense, nurtures plural, nurtures singular
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The plants thrived under her careful _____.
Etymology
From Old French norriture, "nourishment", from Latin nutrire, "to nourish".
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What does “nurture” mean?
The word “nurture” means care and encouragement given to help someone or something grow and develop. In plain terms, to care for and help something grow, or the environment and upbringing that shapes a person.
How do you pronounce “nurture”?
“Nurture” is pronounced NURR-chuhr (/ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nurture” in a sentence?
Here is “nurture” used in a sentence: “The plants thrived under her careful nurture.”
What is another word for “nurture”?
Words with a similar meaning to “nurture” include encourage, foster, feed, grow, cultivate and promote.
What is the opposite of “nurture”?
The opposite of “nurture” — its antonyms — are destroy and hinder.
What part of speech is “nurture”?
Depending on how it is used, “nurture” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “nurture” come from?
The word “nurture” comes from Latin. From Old French norriture, "nourishment", from Latin nutrire, "to nourish".
Is “nurture” a common word?
“Nurture” is an uncommon word in modern English.