Synonyms for Nurture
5 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Nurture" (verb) include foster.
Verb
help develop, help grow
"nurture his talents"
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foster
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patronizeserve
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encourage
bring up
"raise a family" "bring up children"
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rearraisebring upparent
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fledgecradlefoster
provide with nourishment
"We sustained ourselves on bread and water" "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"
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nourishsustain
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carry
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provide
Noun
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
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raisingrearing
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upbringing
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
"they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
Synonyms
breedingbringing upfosteringfosterageraisingrearingupbringing
Broader
socialization
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