To make a living for the benefit of others
“The mother elephant would nurture her newborn with her milk.”
To explain or demonstrate something
To care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing
“We can only trust that parents will do their best to nurture their children to adulthood.”
To help or encourage the growth or development of
“The challenge for parents is to nurture solid values in their children.”
To teach, train or educate in a given field
“She believes that reading religious texts will nurture her in spiritual ways.”
Plural for the action or process of nurturing or cultivating someone or something
“Children who've grown up without nurture may lack any sense that they can be something other than what they are.”
Plural for upbringing, education, and environment, contrasted with inborn characteristics
“The human organism learns partly by nature, partly by nurture.”
Plural for the provision of food
“Here, you will find a camp where you can receive nurture and rest.”
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