nurture others

[ˈnɜːr.tʃər ˈʌð.ərz]
verb phrase
nutrir outros, cuidar de outros
1. to provide care, support, and encouragement to help someone grow, develop, or improve
Good teachers nurture others by creating a supportive learning environment.
Bons professores nutrem outros criando um ambiente de aprendizado solidário.
2. to foster and develop relationships or talents in other people
Parents nurture others when they help their children discover their potential.
Os pais nutrem outros quando ajudam seus filhos a descobrir seu potencial.
3. to provide emotional support and care for someone's well-being
She loves to nurture others through cooking and offering comfort.
Ela adora nutrir outros através da culinária e oferecendo conforto.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'nurturing others' is highly valued as a sign of compassion, leadership, and community responsibility. In Brazil, it's often connected to family values and social bonds. In the USA, it's emphasized in educational and professional development contexts. The concept is fundamental to concepts of mentorship and emotional intelligence.
NYC Slang
look out for others, got your back
Synonyms / Sinônimos
care for otherssupport otherscultivate othersfoster growthencourage developmentmentorguide
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglect othersabandonhinderdiscouragesuppress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nutrir outros, cuidar de outros
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
São Paulo
nutrir outros, apoiar outros
Often used in corporate and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cuidar de outros, zelar por outros
Emphasizes more personal care and attention
Portugal
alimentar o crescimento de outros, promover o desenvolvimento de outros
Often uses more formal expressions regarding development

Related Words

nurturingcaregivermentorshipsupport systemcompassionempathyguidancedevelopment

Related Idioms & Phrases

nurture from the heart
nurture growth and potential
nurture the next generation
nurture roots of success
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