nurture
Noun
Easy difficulty
What does “nurture” mean?
noun.to care for and encourage the growth or development of.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages about education, parenting, or personal development. It emphasizes the active process of providing support and resources to foster growth, distinguishing it from similar words like "support," which may lack the connotation of intentional guidance and nurturing care.
Common Confusions
Nurture implies an active and intentional process of fostering growth, while support usually suggests a more passive or general form of assistance without the same emphasis on development and care.
Do not choose nurture if the context emphasizes neglect or abandonment rather than caring for and encouraging the growth or development of.
Example Sentences
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Good teachers nurture curiosity and a love of learning.
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Parents must nurture their children development carefully.