definition of
nurture

[1] #1 nurture v. [foster] help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents". wn

[2] #2 nurture n. [raising, rearing] the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. wn

[3] #3 nurture n. [breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, raising, rearing, upbringing] helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important". wn

[4] #4 nurture v. [rear, raise, bring up, parent] bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children". wn

[5] #5 nurture v. [nourish, sustain] provide with nourishment; "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"; "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children". wn