nurture

(noun, verb)

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