nurture

• Nom désignant les facteurs environnementaux, l'éducation et les expériences qui influencent le développement et le caractère d'une personne, par opposition aux facteurs innés ou génétiques.

A noun referring to the environmental factors, upbringing, and experiences that influence a person's development and character, as opposed to innate or genetic factors.

indénombrable

1. Upbringing and environmentB2formal

   The qualities and characteristics that develop as a result of how a person was raised and treated during childhood.

   Éducation et milieu

   • The debate between nature and nurture is central to psychology.
   • Her kindness is a product of nurture, not just genetics.
   • A child's personality is shaped by both nurture and heredity.

   Synonymescarecultivationdevelopmenteducationraisingrearingtrainingupbringing

   Antonymesnature

2. Social developmentB2formal

   The process of helping someone, especially a child, grow and develop into a well-adjusted member of society.

   Éducation sociale

   • The community plays a vital role in the nurture of young people.
   • Good schools provide nurture that goes beyond academics.
   • Parents are responsible for the nurture of their children's social skills.

   Synonymescareeducationraisingrearingsocializationtrainingupbringing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre soin de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, d'encourager ou d'aider à croître, se développer ou prospérer, que ce soit sur le plan physique, émotionnel ou intellectuel.

A verb used to indicate the act of caring for, encouraging, or helping something or someone to grow, develop, or thrive.

1. Help develop or growB2formal

   To encourage or promote the development of something, such as a skill, talent, or relationship.

   Favoriser le développement

   • A good teacher nurtures a student's curiosity.
   • The program is designed to nurture young artists.
   • They nurtured their friendship over many years.

   Synonymescultivatedevelopencouragefosternourishpromotesupport

   Antonymesdiscourageinhibitneglectstiflesuppress

2. Bring up or raiseB2formal

   To care for and protect someone, especially a child, while they are growing.

   élever (un enfant)

   • She nurtured her children with love and patience.
   • The community helped nurture the orphaned boy.
   • Parents have a responsibility to nurture their offspring.

   Synonymesbring upcare forfostermotherparentraisereartend

   Antonymesabandonignoreneglect

3. Provide with nourishmentB2formal

   To give food and other things necessary for life, growth, and health.

   Nourrir

   • The soil nurtures the plants with essential minerals.
   • A mother nurtures her baby with milk.
   • The garden is nurtured with water and sunlight.

   Synonymesfeednourishsustain

   Antonymesdeprivestarve