C1verbformalrelationshipspsychology
US/ˈnɜːr.tʃər/
UK/ˈnɜː.tʃə/
to care for and protect someone or something while it grows and develops
In context
Parents should nurture their children's curiosity, not punish it.
Good managers nurture young staff instead of competing with them.
It takes time and effort to nurture a long friendship.
Words that go with nurture
verb + noun
- nurture talentThe academy aims to nurture talent from poor rural areas.
- nurture relationshipsSmall businesses grow by nurturing relationships with loyal customers.
- nurture a senseTeam sports nurture a sense of belonging in teenagers.
- nurture creativityArt classes in primary school help nurture creativity in young children.
adverb + verb
- carefully nurtureShe carefully nurtured the young plants on her balcony.