nurture

verbnounB2 · Upper-intermediate

To care for and help someone or something grow.

Meanings of «nurture»

1 · verb

to care for and help someone or something grow

Great teachers nurture curiosity in young students.

2 · noun

the care and environment that help someone grow

Some experts believe nurture matters more than nature.

Similar: upbringing rearing environment

Translation

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«nurture» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

to help something grow or improve

cultivategrow plants, or slowly build a skillShe tries to cultivate good habits.

fosterhelp ideas, feelings or skills to developGood teachers foster a love of reading.

nurturecare for someone and help them growParents nurture their children with love.

encouragegive support or hope so someone keeps tryingTeachers encourage students to ask questions.

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