January 17, 2026

nurture

/ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/noun

The care and support given to help someone or something grow and develop.

Example sentence

“With patience and nurture, the shy student blossomed into a confident speaker.”

Half of the fixed pair 'nature versus nurture', the long debate over inborn traits and upbringing.

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