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Nurture

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The process of caring for and encouraging the growth, development, or protection of someone or something.

Example sentence: The parents' nurture played a vital role in shaping the child's personality.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To care for and encourage the growth, development, or protection of someone or something.

Example sentence: The teacher tries to nurture her students' love for learning.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Related to the quality of being nurtured; caring, supportive.

Example sentence: The environment at the camp was nurturing and allowed the participants to grow.

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