noun
- the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing
- the influence of environment and experience on development, as opposed to nature
Usage: psychology
verb
- to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
Examples
- Parents nurture their children with love and guidance.
- The teacher nurtured her students’ creativity through art projects.
- Good soil and water will nurture the young plants.
- The child received excellent nurture from his grandparents.
- Scientists debate the roles of nature versus nurture in human behavior.
- She provided the nurture needed for the injured bird to recover.
- The program nurtures young entrepreneurs with mentorship and funding.