nurture
verb (used with object)
to feed and protect.
nurtures
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present tense formof nurture (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"Hey, who knows what's around the corner, but pop music nurtures me... my passion for music is greater than ever."
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Conventional wisdom now has it that Hollywood no longer creates and nurtures young stars in the way it once did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
He correctly wagered that allowing the audience to sit with one of his families inside their living space as they sort life challenges nurtures understanding and empathy.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2025
Moreover, nature-rich settings bring out “prosocial behavior” — helping, sharing and caring for others — which nurtures human connections.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Our shared vulnerability and imperfection nurtures and sustains our capacity for compassion.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
