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. nourished
  7. promoted
  8. fostered
Verb
  • For over 30 years, Adam has cultivated connections with fisheries and sourced pristine seafood for high-end restaurants, hotels, and country clubs across the tri-state area.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Synthetic diamonds are cultivated in laboratories, prioritizing durability over aesthetics to withstand the harsh drilling conditions.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivated
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  • According to a recent study, only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI.
    Bill Pappas, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • His wife, National Museum of the American Indian Director Cynthia Chavez Lamar, was raised and educated because of the work of her father, San Felipe Pueblo jeweler Richard Chavez.
    Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of educated
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  • Racing greyhounds are often euthanized, either due to injuries sustained in races or because no one will take them in, per the AP.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Several demonstrators sustained injuries amid the confrontation.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustained
Verb
  • Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.
    Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
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  • The rising demand inspired Mark and Alexandra to focus solely on authentic ‘babcia-style’ cooking, changing the deli’s name to Alexandra Foods Company in 1995.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspired
Verb
  • The roots of the tree grow and are nourished by Naomi's ashes, which are buried deep beneath the soil.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The humor of it all nourished our resilience to carry on.
    Todd Miller, contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of nourished
Verb
  • Many people promoted into leadership get there thanks to functional brilliance.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The site would have also promoted gun violence prevention through a collaboration with Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit advocacy and research group.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • Since its introduction, the guide has fostered a more positive and collaborative work environment.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • No amount of cost-cutting or aggressive technology implementation can make up for the absence of human dynamism—and that is only fostered when the humans in question have the chance to meaningfully engage with one another in real-time.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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