nurture

/nˈɝtʃɝ/

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Definitions

Noun
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
Noun
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
Verb
help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
Verb
bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"
Verb
provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children"