Nurturing

Synonyms for "nurturing" (23 found)

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Closest matches (5)

apprenticeship basic training breeding conditioning cultivation

Strong matches (7)

development discipline drill exercise grooming growth

Adjective(1 words)

feminine

Related words (11)

improvement maternal nurture practice preparation promotion raising rearing rehearsal training upbringing

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derived

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nonnurturing unnurturing

form of

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nurture

is a

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natural human instinct

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nurture

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

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

Source: tatoeba (11774234)

A study of rats suggests attentive and nurturing mothering permanently alters genetic activity in the brain, leaving young rats better able to resist the temptation of drugs later in life.

Source: tatoeba (12102091)

The macho society discourages men from engaging in nurturing and caregiving roles.

Source: tatoeba (12123205)

The acer seedlings required careful nurturing to grow properly.

Source: tatoeba (12670389)

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