Nurture
verb
To take care of, support or encourage someone or something to grow or develop.
My parents nurtured me through my school years so I could become a successful person.
Often appears as...
- nurture talent
- nurture a dream
noun
The process of nurturing, taking care of or encouraging growth.
Parenting involves a lot of nurture and patience.
Often appears as...
- lack of nurture
- provide nurture
verb
To think about a plan or idea for a long time and allow it to grow or develop in your mind.
She has been nurturing the idea of starting her own business for years now.
Often appears as...
- nurture a plan
- nurture an idea
verb
To take care of, support or encourage someone or something to grow or develop.
My parents nurtured me through my school years so I could become a successful person.
Often appears as...
- nurture talent
- nurture a dream
noun
The process of nurturing, taking care of or encouraging growth.
Parenting involves a lot of nurture and patience.
Often appears as...
- lack of nurture
- provide nurture
verb
To think about a plan or idea for a long time and allow it to grow or develop in your mind.
She has been nurturing the idea of starting her own business for years now.
Often appears as...
- nurture a plan
- nurture an idea
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Nurture often implies providing emotional support to help someone grow.
A good mentor nurtures students by building their confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Basics
Nurturing goes beyond basic needs, focusing on someone's overall development.
The program nurtures young artists by offering advanced workshops.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
To nurture is a continuous process, often implying long-term commitment.
Teachers nurture their students' curiosity over the school year.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Nurture often implies providing emotional support to help someone grow.
A good mentor nurtures students by building their confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Basics
Nurturing goes beyond basic needs, focusing on someone's overall development.
The program nurtures young artists by offering advanced workshops.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
To nurture is a continuous process, often implying long-term commitment.
Teachers nurture their students' curiosity over the school year.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Nurture often implies providing emotional support to help someone grow.
A good mentor nurtures students by building their confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Basics
Nurturing goes beyond basic needs, focusing on someone's overall development.
The program nurtures young artists by offering advanced workshops.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Process
To nurture is a continuous process, often implying long-term commitment.
Teachers nurture their students' curiosity over the school year.
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Face-Off With a Deadly...
take penguins and actually push them into my camera I think she thought the camera was my mouth which is every photographer's dream this went on for four days so here I came to Antarctica to photograph this potentially vicious animal to have this predator this top predator in Antarctica take care of me and nurture me and feed me for four days
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How stress affects your...
that the amount of nurturing a mother rat provides its newborn baby plays a part in determining how that baby responds to stress later in life. The pups of nurturing moms turned out less sensitive to stress because their brains developed more cortisol receptors, which stick to cortisol and dampen the stress response.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs it's a behavior that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds but the fossils show something else these animals all died sitting on their nests
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An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
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Oviraptorid Defends Her...
It now seems clear that the instinct to nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs. It's a behaviour that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds. But the fossils show something else.
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How playing sports...
and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind, not to mention having fun.
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Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child.
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Ferocious Dinosaur...
it now seems clear that the instinct to nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs it's a behavior that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
ultimately the puppies needs and his foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
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The story of life in...
Forests arose and nurtured things with wings.
Video examples
Face-Off With a Deadly...
take penguins and actually push them into my camera I think she thought the camera was my mouth which is every photographer's dream this went on for four days so here I came to Antarctica to photograph this potentially vicious animal to have this predator this top predator in Antarctica take care of me and nurture me and feed me for four days
Video examples
How stress affects your...
that the amount of nurturing a mother rat provides its newborn baby plays a part in determining how that baby responds to stress later in life. The pups of nurturing moms turned out less sensitive to stress because their brains developed more cortisol receptors, which stick to cortisol and dampen the stress response.
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs it's a behavior that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds but the fossils show something else these animals all died sitting on their nests
Video examples
An inside look at...
of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my identity crisis that would manifest
Video examples
Oviraptorid Defends Her...
It now seems clear that the instinct to nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs. It's a behaviour that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds. But the fossils show something else.
Video examples
How playing sports...
and if you do, there are so many benefits. You'll be a part of a supportive community, you'll be building your confidence, you'll be exercising your body, and you'll be nurturing your mind, not to mention having fun.
Video examples
Why do women have...
The answer begins with pregnancy. During this process, the body's resources are cleverly used to shape a suitable environment for a fetus, creating an internal haven for a mother to nurture her growing child.
Video examples
Ferocious Dinosaur...
it now seems clear that the instinct to nurture and care for a nest of eggs had its origins with the dinosaurs it's a behavior that was so successful it's still widespread today with birds
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
ultimately the puppies needs and his foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
Video examples
The story of life in...
Forests arose and nurtured things with wings.
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Shakira
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I enjoy taking part in footballing events that are for social causes because, in my view, inspiring children through sport is a way of keeping their bodies and minds healthy as well as helping nurture their intelligence and ability to relate with others.
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John Lennon
English Musician
We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I think we need the feminine qualities of leadership, which include attention to aesthetics and the environment, nurturing, affection, intuition and the qualities that make people feel safe and cared for.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
You're not a product of your nature. That is your genetic makeup or your nurture, the things that have happened to you. Of course those things affect you powerfully, but they do not determine you.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I'd definitely be the kind of parent who enabled my child's dreams. I'd just watch and nurture and guide them. I have the blueprints of what not to do... I think I'd be a good parent, actually.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I come from a great family. I've seen family life and I know how wonderful, how nurturing, and how wonderful it can be.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I feel that my fans have cultivated my talent and they continue to nurture me.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.
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Shakira
Musician
I enjoy taking part in footballing events that are for social causes because, in my view, inspiring children through sport is a way of keeping their bodies and minds healthy as well as helping nurture their intelligence and ability to relate with others.
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John Lennon
English Musician
We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I am an example of what is possible when girls from the very beginning of their lives are loved and nurtured by people around them. I was surrounded by extraordinary women in my life who taught me about quiet strength and dignity.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
I think we need the feminine qualities of leadership, which include attention to aesthetics and the environment, nurturing, affection, intuition and the qualities that make people feel safe and cared for.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
You're not a product of your nature. That is your genetic makeup or your nurture, the things that have happened to you. Of course those things affect you powerfully, but they do not determine you.
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Drew Barrymore
American Actress
I'd definitely be the kind of parent who enabled my child's dreams. I'd just watch and nurture and guide them. I have the blueprints of what not to do... I think I'd be a good parent, actually.
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Sidney Poitier
American Actor
I come from a great family. I've seen family life and I know how wonderful, how nurturing, and how wonderful it can be.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I feel that my fans have cultivated my talent and they continue to nurture me.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
For good nurture and education implant good constitutions.
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