Word Of The Day

nurture

nurture • \NER-cher\  • verb
Nurture is most often used to mean “to help someone or something grow, develop, or succeed.” It can also mean “to take care of someone or something that is growing or developing by providing food, protection, a place to live, etc.,” or “to hold something, such as an idea or strong feeling, in your mind for a long time.”

// Art teachers nurture their students’ creativity.

// She nurtured a secret ambition to be a professional singer.

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Examples:
“Parks are good for people. They nurture community, even alongside busy roads and next to dense housing; especially there, in fact.” — Cheryl Fox, The Park Record (Park City, Utah), 3 July 2026

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