Nurture Definition & Meaning

nurture
noun
  1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
  2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
verb
  1. help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
  2. bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"
  3. 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:

  • "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

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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