nurture

Meanings

• verb

  The process of caring for and encouraging the growth and development of something or someone, especially a child.

  - "She takes great pride in nurturing her garden."
  - "As a teacher, it's my responsibility to nurture the talents of my students."

• noun

  The state of being cared for, tended, and protected.

  - "The deer lived in a state of nurture in the protected forest."
  - "The baby was in a state of nurture in his mother's arms."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

education , raising , training , upbringing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nurture
cure , lure , endure

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Variants

List of all variants of nurture that leads to same result
nurture , nurtures , nurtured , nurturer , nurturers , nurturing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'nourriture', from 'nourrir', to nourish.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nurture' is often used in the context of nature versus nurture debates in psychology.

2. In some cultures, 'nurture' is considered to be more important than nature in shaping a person's development.

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Related Concepts

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1. care: The act of providing for the needs of someone or something.

2. cultivation: The process of growing and developing something, such as a plant or an idea.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nurture' is often used to describe the development of characters and the role of care and support in their growth. In art, it can refer to the care and protection of objects or ideas.

How to Memorize "nurture"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mother caring for her baby, feeding and holding him close.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nurture' with the idea of growth and care.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'nurture' as 'Nourish-Ur-True-Essence'.

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