Nurturing

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of nurture form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Refers to being caring; something which nurtures.

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apprenticeshipbasic trainingbreedingconditioningcultivationdevelopment

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"Instead of nurturing a supportive learning environment, the English teacher's actions perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce language barriers."

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