nurture
Translation
to nurture, to raise, to foster, to cultivate
Examples
Parents nurture their children with love.
Parents nurture their children with love.
She wants to nurture her artistic talents.
She wants to nurture her artistic talents.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to care for and protect (sth./sb.) while they are growing Parents nurture their children with love.
Similar Words
Synonyms: raise, foster, cultivate; Antonyms: neglect, stifle
Etymology
From Old French 'nourriture' (nourishment), from Latin 'nutrire' (to feed, nourish).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'nurse' who helps to 'nurture' a patient back to health. The words sound similar.