nurtured

verb

Definition of nurturednext
past tense of nurture
1
as in cultivated
to help the growth or development of wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent

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2
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding she feels that her lifelong practice of reading the Bible daily has nurtured her in ways she cannot describe

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3
as in sustained
to supply with nourishment nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurtured
  1. cultivated
  2. educated
  3. sustained
  4. encouraged
  5. inspired
  6. promoted
  7. fostered
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  • However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivated
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  • And while parents have the right to choose how their own children are educated, that choice does not convey the right to undermine access to quality public education for the whole.
    Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • If behavior dictates that inexpensive clothes aren't cared for well, how should consumers be educated on better care practices for all clothes?
    Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of educated
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  • Outside of the Sunshine State, the picture is even more dire, with just 1% of homeowners who sustained flooding from Helene holding flood insurance, the institute said.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Hurricane Helene crashed ashore along Florida's Big Bend near the town of Perry a week ago as a Category 4 hurricane driving sustained winds of around 140 mph.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustained
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  • The ceremonial keg tapping takes place Friday evening, and the weekend lineup includes a German chocolate cake baking contest, a stein hoisting contest, and a chicken dance competition (costumes and creativity encouraged).
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The central bank said it was encouraged by progress in its fight against inflation.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraged
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  • Dunn was inspired to visit the site by photos from social media, like many others.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspired
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  • The state government has heavily promoted driving electric, public chargers are abundant, and California has the highest gas prices in the country.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Verve Label Group, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Jamie Krents to CEO-president and Dawn Olejar to chief operating officer, effective immediately.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of promoted
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  • Beyond direct financial aid, the fund has fostered a collaborative support ecosystem, strengthening organizations that include Foundation For The Carolinas.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • These initiatives fostered connections among remote team members and maintained team cohesion and productivity.
    Alok Chanani, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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