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NURTURE

(noun, verb)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Nurture.

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Nurture - as a noun

The properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

Example: "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

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Nurture - as a verb

Help develop, help grow

Example: "Nurture his talents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look after a child until it is an adult

Example: "Raise a family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

    Provide with nourishment

    Example: "We sustained ourselves on bread and water"

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    Example Sentences

    "The child received a lot of love and nurture from her parents."
    "It is important to provide nurture and care during a child's early years."
    "Many people believe that nature and nurture both play a role in human development."
    "Healing requires both physical and emotional nurture."
    "The garden needs constant nurture to thrive."
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    Word Game Points

    Is NURTURE a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, nurture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    NURTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

    Is NURTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, nurture is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    NURTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

    Is NURTURE a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, nurture is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    NURTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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