Meaning of 'nurture'

noun

helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

Example: "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

Synonyms: bringing up

noun

the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

Synonyms: rearing raising

verb

to help develop, help grow

Example: "They nurtured their talents to become better."

Synonyms: foster

verb

provide with nourishment

Synonyms: sustain nourish

verb

bring up

Synonyms: parent