nurture 1 of 2

verb

Definition of nurturenext
1
as in to promote
to help the growth or development of wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent

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2
as in to educate
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe

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3
as in to sustain
to supply with nourishment nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup

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nurture

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noun

as in nourishment

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Recent Examples of nurture
Verb
The goal is to nurture talent that will help advance circular fashion. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 What has made this journey so meaningful is that my own values remain deeply aligned with those of BMI – to believe in creators, to nurture their gifts, and to create an environment in which their careers can flourish. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
Not talking down to them, and tackling real subject matter that’s universal, about family and relationships and nature versus nurture and grief. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026 Positioning, lead generation, nurture and conversion are all working parts that run on their own. — Angelica Kopec, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nurture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurture
  1. promote
  2. educate
  3. sustain
  4. nourishment
  5. cultivate
  6. inspire
  7. sustenance
  8. encourage
Verb
  • The canals will act as stormwater infrastructure for the island while promoting recreational activity, according to that document.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Still, they are promoted for a range of medical uses, including insomnia, anxiety, inflammatory conditions and migraines.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of promote
Verb
  • Aside from product quality and interior design, Kingsley wants the focal point of the business to be educating and mentoring baristas.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Even as the number of students decline, the need of the kids who remain — and may require more resources to educate — is growing.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of educate
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  • Jeff Stotts, an athletic trainer who runs a site that tracks sports injuries, wrote that since 2005, just one player had sustained a torn labrum like Wallace’s and returned later that season.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Faster reloading could help vessels sustain their combat readiness during extended operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sustain
Noun
  • The nourishment is, of course, physical with the delicious, simple food — but the experience is so much more than that.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Next is nourishment, which is about making sure that the space created by the loss of your person isn’t only filled with pain.
    — Naomi Barr, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nourishment
Verb
  • These dioramas are a snapshot in time that allow children to cultivate their own imagination and passions.
    — Lili Mei Granda Argianas, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • She is credited with leading a period of substantial business growth and innovation, and cultivating relationships with customers, which will all be important for Bergdorf’s heading into the future.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultivate
Verb
  • The sweat beads from the worried Republicans in Arkansas this election cycle are Democrat-inspired.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Amenities and experiences Dublin’s literary heritage, inspired by the likes of Oscar Wilde, seeps through the walls of The Wilder Townhouse and is reflected in thoughtful details throughout the entire experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspire
Noun
  • Italians are fed energetically with the sustenance of beauty, ease, and joy.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The storm, located a little more than 500 miles east of the northern Philippines, has been taking advantage of ideal conditions for tropical cyclone sustenance and strengthening.
    — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sustenance
Verb
  • Though the board does not have the authority to forgive the charges, which will still be due by the end of the year, board President Allan Marks encouraged residents to enroll in programs that could help alleviate rising costs.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • According to Ueda, an enthusiastic online response encouraged its adaptation to feature length and a theatrical release.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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