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Definition nurture in American English

nurture verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈnɜrtʃər/
1

to help someone or something to develop

Example

The magazine had the reputation of nurturing young writers.

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foster get past promote help assist support
1.1

to provide the necessary conditions for something to grow and develop

Example

a totalitarian regime that nurtured a deep and lasting violence

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prolong draw out perpetuate
2

to provide the care and attention necessary for a young child, animal, or plant to grow and develop

Example

plants nurtured in a greenhouse

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attachment parenting bring up custodial
Definition nurture in American English