Definition of Nurture
Nurture
nur·ture
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to care for someone/something and supply them with what they need to grow and develop;
e.g. We try to nurture stray and wounded cats back to health.
(verb)
to encourage something and to hold it close, especially an ambition, hope, or belief;
e.g. He will always nurture the dream he has of opening an animal shelter.
(noun)
the process of taking care of someone/something and promoting their growth and development, or something that is provided to them for this purpose;
e.g. A society as a whole helps in the nurture of a child by teaching the child what to expect from other people.
(noun)
the sum of factors such as education/experiences, environment, and upbringing that play a role in shaping the traits and behavior of an individual, as opposed to traits/behaviors that are inborn;
e.g. The researches assumed that nurture plays a role in the individual's health later in life, that those taught healthy habits will be healthier when they are older.
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