Looking for the meaning of the word NURTURE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NURTURE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nurture
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French noureture ‘nourishment’, based on Latin nutrire ‘feed, cherish’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnəːtʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing
Short Definition:care for and encourage development of
Examples:- Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family
Word: Nurture
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnəːtʃə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or process of nurturing someone or something
Short Definition:process of nurturing
Examples:- the nurture of children
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