nurture – to take care of especially young children or plants
(Pronounced nur-chuh)
To remember the definition of the word nurture, use the following mnemonic:
It was in the nurse's nature (nurture) to take care of the young children, she even looked after the plants that were beside their bed.
Examples of nurture in a sentence
They were terrible gardeners and need help to nurture their new plants.
She believed it was important to nurture a strong working relationship amongst her team.
It was his job as a teacher to nurture and educate his students.
