nurture (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
Definition
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Examples
It's essential to nurture young plants carefully so they grow strong.
The teacher helped to nurture her students' creativity through various art projects.
He tried to nurture a sense of community among his neighbors by organizing events.
How to Use nurture
- nurture something (collocation)
- To care for and encourage the development of something. — "She worked hard to nurture her garden, ensuring every plant thrived."
- nurture a skill/talent (collocation)
- To help a skill or talent develop. — "Parents should nurture their children's natural curiosity."
- nurture a feeling/idea (collocation)
- To encourage a feeling or idea to grow or develop. — "He tried to nurture a sense of hope among the team members."
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