nurturing (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrtʃərɪŋ/
Definition
Caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
Examples
The nurturing environment of the Montessori school helped the children thrive.
She found her grandmother's nurturing presence very comforting.
He was praised for his nurturing approach to managing his team.
How to Use nurturing
- nurture someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To care for and help someone or something to develop. — "The goal is to nurture creativity in young children."
- nurturing of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of caring for and developing something. — "The nurturing of talent requires patience and resources."
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