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• present participle of nurture.

nurturing

American  

[nur-cher-ing] / ˈnɜr tʃər ɪŋ /

adjective

1. providing food, protection, comfort, or support.

   Creating safe, nurturing places where all children can grow and develop their unique gifts is a responsibility of all adult members of a society.

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noun

1. the act of providing food, protection, support, or encouragement.

   There's no substitute for what nurturing can do for a child.

2. the act or process of educating or training.

   We hope to build an ecosystem in this county that encourages incubation, innovation, and nurturing of entrepreneurs.

Etymology

Origin of nurturing

First recorded in 1425–75; nurtur(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective sense; nurtur(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses

Example Sentences

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Parallel to Byrd’s stirring public advocacy is a crucial personal thread: her nurturing of Shelly, whose progressing dementia requires regular supervision.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

But there is a deeper appeal in nurturing an industry geared to Germany’s high-tech strengths at a time when its exporters are facing intensifying competition from China.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Powell, who was awarded an MBE for his youth sprint coaching nurturing GB athletes, said despite London Diamond League often selling out, some people would still be excluded by the "exorbitant" prices.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

“That might mean nurturing your professional network, exploring roles selectively or building a financial cushion, without letting your current responsibilities slip.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026

Nurse bees, August said, had a gift for nurturing, and they fed all the baby bees.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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