nurture
noun
1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
Similar word(s): raising, rearing
Definition categories: attribute, upbringing
2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
- they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
Similar word(s): breeding, fosterage, fostering, raising, rearing, upbringing
Definition categories: act, acculturation, enculturation, socialisation, socialization
verb
1. help develop, help grow
- nurture his talents
Similar word(s): foster
Definition categories: communication, encourage
2. look after a child until it is an adult
Similar word(s): parent, raise, rear
Definition categories: social
3. provide with nourishment
Similar word(s): nourish, sustain
Definition categories: consumption, cater, ply, provide, supply