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
Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Alongside his own artistic practice, Tsubaki has devoted considerable effort to nurturing the next generation of artists, including establishing ARTOTHÈQUE within the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at Kyoto University of the Arts. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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Like many industries, the accounting profession’s talent pipeline ebbs and flows, requiring leaders to regularly reevaluate, nurture, and pivot as organizational and employee needs evolve. — Wayne Berson, Fortune, 30 June 2026 The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 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
  • Such stories, along with the incredible resilience of populations harmed by colonialism, need to be told and understood to promote justice and healing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • While promoting his new show Brothers, McConaughey managed to carve out some spon-con time for his tequila, Pantalones.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of promote
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  • Kroger is upgrading wine sections at 147 stores, including some in Louisville, adding tasting bars and classes to help educate shoppers.
    — Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The organization aims to educate young people about conservative and Christian beliefs and encourage them to become leaders, the organization’s website states.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of educate
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  • Though the intent is exciting, Arbeloa’s side have so far been unable to capitalise on their own opportunities to make their high-risk strategy look like something that can realistically be sustained.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Its systems target military spacecraft that need sustained electrical power and greater operational flexibility.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustain
Noun
  • Antioxidants like vitamin E and green tea provide instant nourishment and a boost of radiance, while aloe vera soothes the skin and prevents the dry, flaky aftermath that often accompanies retinol.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
  • On top of being the moon’s sign of rulership, the essence of Cancer encourages us to prioritize nourishment, safety and emotional stability.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of nourishment
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  • Wickersham spent more than a year writing his book and cultivated the background from a sportswriting life spent observing QBs.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The promotion and publicity that larger news organizations can bring to bear is just one consideration, as is an ability to put new content directly in front of a large audience that has already been cultivated.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivate
Verb
  • These feelings of awe inspired by sequoia trees led to a material change in environmental policy.
    — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In 2000, the Millennium Prize Problems was established to inspire work towards solving these complex problems, offering a $1 million prize for the first correct solution to each problem.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspire
Noun
  • The cave’s inhabitants also extracted marrow from bones for sustenance, according to the study.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The method could combat refuse accumulation and provide sustenance in remote or disaster locations — or in space someday.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sustenance
Verb
  • Bunch said that one of his goals in the head role was to encourage Americans to embrace ambiguity and recognize that America is a complicated, multifaceted nation.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The stated purpose would be to encourage more people to fill out the forms without fear of having their privacy violated.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Nurture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurture. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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