nurture

/ˈnɜrtʃər/
noun
  1. The process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
    • The nurture of young plants requires sunlight, water, and patience.
    • Good nurture in early childhood builds a strong foundation for learning.
    • The organization focuses on the nurture of local artistic talent.
verb
  1. To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
    • Parents nurture their children by providing love, food, and education.
    • The teacher nurtured her students' curiosity with hands-on science experiments.
    • A good leader nurtures talent within the team by offering training and support.
  2. To help a plan, idea, or feeling develop over time.
    • He nurtured a deep respect for nature during his childhood hikes.
    • She nurtured a dream of starting her own bakery for years before finally opening it.
    • The community nurtured a sense of togetherness through regular festivals.
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