Synonyms for

Nurturing

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

raise foster bringup rear nourish parent nurture sustain caring supportive encouraging protective fostering helpful kind attentive affectionate loving tender gentle soothing nourishing parental maternal paternal motherly fatherly educational

Synonyms by register

Formal

fostering cultivating upbringing mentoring

Informal

raising caring for looking after babysitting

Literary

cherishing tending fostering

Antonyms

neglecting abandoning harming abusing starving ignoring

Common collocations

  • nurturing environment
  • nurturing spirit
  • nurturing growth
  • nurturing relationship
  • nurturing child
  • nurturing talent
  • nurturing care

Word family

noun nurture
verb nurture
adjective nurturing
adverb nurturingly

Usage note

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

Example sentences

  1. She spent hours nurturing her garden to make it beautiful.
  2. The teacher was very nurturing and helped the students with their problems.
  3. The mother was nurturing to her baby and made sure it had everything it needed.
  4. He was nurturing to his employees and always listened to their concerns.
  5. The community was nurturing to the new family that moved in.

Quotes

  • Nurturing is not complex. Its simply being tuned in to the thing or person before you and offering small gestures toward what it needs at that time.
  • Love is a flower, youve got to let it grow. - John Lennon
  • Nurturing is not a business transaction.

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