nurturing
ˈnɜːrtʃərɪŋ
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Definition of nurturing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
supportiveproviding care and encouragement
  • She has a nurturing attitude towards her students.
caring supportive
2.
fosteringpromoting growth and development
  • The nurturing environment helped the plants thrive.
encouraging fostering supportive
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process of building relationships with potential customers
Lead nurturing is essential for successful marketing campaigns.

Origin of nurturing

Latin, nutrire (to nourish)

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nature
personification of nature as a nurturing mother
care
nurturing and caring for a child or animal
upkeep
nurturing and support to sustain well-being
relationship
the act of nurturing connections between people
nurturing traits
qualities characteristic of a mother
supportive behavior
nurturing or protective actions similar to those of a mother
care
showing nurturing and caring qualities
woman
caring and nurturing woman

Examples of nurturing in a sentence

  • The nurturing environment helped the children thrive.
  • Her nurturing attitude made her a great teacher.
  • The nurturing care of the nurses sped up his recovery.

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  1. French:bienveillant, stimulant, ...
  2. German:fürsorglich, fördernd, ...
  3. Italian:affettuosa, nutriente, ...
  4. Spanish:protectora, nutritivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:carinhosa, enriquecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:有爱心的, 培育的, ...
  7. Japanese:支援的, 成長を促す, ...
  8. Arabic:حَنُون, مُنَمّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטַפֵּחַ, מְטַפֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:заботливый, воспитывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:турботливий, сприятливий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्नेहपूर्ण, संवर्धक, ...
nurture
ˈnɜːrtʃər

Definition of nurture - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
behaviorcare for someone or something while growing
  • She nurtures her garden with love and attention.
cultivate foster
2.
growthpromote the growth or development of an idea or feeling
  • He nurtured the idea until it became a fully developed business plan.
cultivate encourage foster

Noun

1.
upbringingcare given to someone growing and developing
  • The nurture of young children is crucial for their future.
care upbringing
2.
developmentupbringing or environment provided during childhood
  • Her nurture was filled with artistic activities that shaped her talents.
education rearing upbringing
3.
environmentTECH.environmental influences on a person's developmentTECH.
  • Nurture plays a significant role in shaping personality.
education upbringing
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debate on genetic inheritance vs environmental influence
The nature versus nurture debate is central to psychology.
carefully develop and support an idea
She nurtured an idea for a new business.
help someone develop their abilities
Teachers should nurture their potential to achieve great things.
the debate on genetic vs environmental influences
The nature and nurture debate is central to psychology.
debate on genetics versus environment in development
The nature or nurture debate is central to psychology.
debate on whether genetics or environment shapes individuals
The nature vs nurture debate is central to psychology.

Origin of nurture

Latin, nutrire (to nourish)

Examples of nurture in a sentence

  • They nurture their friendship through regular meetups.
  • She nurtured a love for music in her students.
  • They nurtured the project through its early stages.
  • Parental nurture plays a vital role in a child's development.
  • The nurture provided by the community helped him thrive.
  • Nurture plays a crucial role in a child's development.

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  1. French:prendre soin, éducation, ...
  2. German:pflegen, Fürsorge, ...
  3. Italian:curare, cura, ...
  4. Spanish:cuidar, cuidado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cuidar, cuidado, ...
  6. Chinese:培育, 教育, ...
  7. Japanese:育てる, 養育, ...
  8. Arabic:رَعَى, رِعاية, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְטַפֵּחַ, טִיפּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:ухаживать, воспитание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доглядати, виховання, ...
  12. Hindi:देखभाल करना, पालन-पोषण, ...
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