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nur·ture 
[nur-cher] Pronunciation Key verb, -tured, -tur·ing, noun
[nur-cher] Pronunciation Key verb, -tured, -tur·ing, noun –verb (used with object)
–noun
| 1. | to feed and protect: to nurture one's offspring. |
| 2. | to support and encourage, as during the period of training or development; foster: to nurture promising musicians. |
| 3. | to bring up; train; educate. |
| 4. | rearing, upbringing, training, education, or the like. |
| 5. | development: the nurture of young artists. |
| 6. | something that nourishes; nourishment; food. |
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| nur·ture
(nûr'chər) Pronunciation Key
n.
tr.v. nur·tured, nur·tur·ing, nur·tures
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin nūtrītūra, act of suckling, from Latin nūtrītus, past participle of nūtrīre, to suckle; see (s)nāu- in Indo-European roots.] nur'tur·er n. Synonyms: These verbs mean to promote and sustain the growth and development of: nurturing hopes; cultivating tolerance; foster friendly relations; nursed the fledgling business. |
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