nurture
verb (used with object)
to feed and protect.
well-nurtured
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a word derived from
nurture.
Example Sentences
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With two weeks left before my deadline, I headed to the Wild Animal Sanctuary near Denver, where well-nurtured cats roam acres of habitat.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 2, 2023
Friends told investigators that the couple seemed happy together and that Scarlett, who was born in October 2019, seemed well-nurtured.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2022
“Having a dirty house and not having a lot of money does not always translate into abuse or neglect. It is not optimal, but there are many poor families with deeply loved and well-nurtured children.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2015
What will give you an edge is a well-connected, well-nurtured network of people who are ready and willing to refer you.
From Forbes ● Sep. 11, 2014
When the child became older, and her sorrows were heavier, and, perhaps, more real, her well-nurtured mind began to rise to a higher source for comfort.
From Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
