Synonyms for

Nurture

Verb / ˈnɜ:tʃɜ: / Another word for nurture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to care for and encourage the growth or development of something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

fosterage raise bringingup foster rear bringup nourish raising fostering upbringing sustain parent rearing breeding raise foster cultivate develop promote support encourage train educate stimulate advance nourish tend cherish sustain maintain further uphold protect

Synonyms by register

Formal

cultivate foster promote educate

Informal

raise bring up care for look after

Literary

cherish tend rear

Antonyms

neglect starve abandon ignore harm hinder impede

Common collocations

  • nurture growth
  • nurture talent
  • nurture children
  • nurture plants
  • nurture a dream
  • nurture a relationship
  • nurture skills

Word family

noun nurture
verb nurture
adjective nurturing

Usage note

Nurture implies active care and encouragement for development. It is often used in contexts of parenting, education, or personal growth.

Example sentences

  1. As a mother, it is important to nurture your child's talents and interests.
  2. The teacher worked hard to nurture her students' love of learning.
  3. The company's management team aims to nurture its employees' skills and abilities.
  4. The gardener carefully nurtured the delicate flower.
  5. It takes time and effort to nurture a strong and healthy relationship.

Quotes

  • The greatest gift you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
  • The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

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