nurture
//ˈnɜːrtʃər//
Verb
nurtureInfinitive
nurturePresent tense
nurturedPast tense
nurturedPast participle
nurturingPresent participle
nurturesThird-person singular
1
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
She nurtured her children with love and patience.
2
To cherish and support a hope, belief, or ambition.
She nurtured the dream of becoming a doctor since childhood.
Noun
1
The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
The nurture of young children requires patience and love.
2
Upbringing, education, and environment as contrasted with inborn characteristics.
The debate over nature versus nurture has fascinated scientists for decades.