nurture — to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
Korean meaning: 양육하다, 기르다, 육성하다
Korean pronunciation: **너**처
Example Sentences
- My grandmother nurtured my love for cooking by letting me mess up her kitchen every weekend.
- The company nurtures young entrepreneurs through mentorship programs.
- He nurtured his pet cactus so well that it grew taller than him and now blocks his TV.
nurture
VERB//ˈnɜːrtʃər//
to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something
A mother nurtures her child's learning while tending the garden together
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'nurture' and Latin 'nutritura', derived from 'nutrire' meaning 'to feed, nourish, or cherish'. The word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to nourish'.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother nurtured my love for cooking by letting me mess up her kitchen every weekend.”
“The company nurtures young entrepreneurs through mentorship programs.”
“He nurtured his pet cactus so well that it grew taller than him and now blocks his TV.”
“Teachers play a crucial role in nurturing students' intellectual curiosity.”
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