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nurture

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər]
verb/noun
nutrir, alimentar, cultivar
1. (verb) To provide care, food, and protection to a child or young person during their development
Parents nurture their children with love and attention.
Os pais nutrem seus filhos com amor e atenção.
2. (verb) To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
She nurtured her talent for music from an early age.
Ela cultivou seu talento para música desde cedo.
3. (noun) The care and attention given to someone during their development
Nature versus nurture is a classic debate in psychology.
Natureza versus nutrição é um debate clássico em psicologia.
4. (verb) To maintain or support something by providing what is needed
The organization nurtures emerging artists through grants and mentorship.
A organização alimenta artistas emergentes através de bolsas e mentoria.
Synonyms
cultivatefostersupportdevelopcare forraisenourish
Antonyms
neglectabandonignoresuppresshinder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nutrir, cultivar, cuidar
Most common in everyday usage
São Paulo
nutrir, alimentar
Frequently used in professional and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cuidar, cultivar
More colloquial usage in informal speech
Portugal
nutrir, criar, educar
Slightly more formal; 'educar' emphasizes education aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

nurture talent
nurture a relationship
nurture growth
nature versus nurture
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