Nurture Definition & Meaning
nurture
- noun
- the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
- verb
- help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
- bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"
- provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
"Nurture" in song lyrics
See how nurture is used in real songs:
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"Study lessons and plant seeds to nurture"
Afu-Ra f/ Rasheedah — Caliente -
"And if it hurts ya, we don't wanna nurture"
Daddy-O — Flowin in File -
"Is it nature versus nurture?"
Grieves with Budo — Nature vs. Nurture
Words that rhyme with nurture
Usage tips for "nurture"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nurture" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nurture to find words that pair well.
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- What does nurture mean?
- the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important" help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents" bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children" provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
- What part of speech is nurture?
- Nurture is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does nurture have?
- Nurture has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).