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nurturer

|nur-tur-er|

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/ˈnɜːrtʃərər/

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/ˈnɜːtʃərər/

(nurture)

care and growth

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerbAdjective
nurturenurturingnurturesnurturednurturednurturingnurturersnurturernurturesnurturing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'nurturer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'nurture,' where 'nurture' meant 'to care for or nourish.'

Historical Evolution

'nurture' changed from the Old French word 'nourrir' and eventually became the modern English word 'nurture.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to care for or nourish,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who nurtures or takes care of someone or something.

She is a natural nurturer, always taking care of everyone around her.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45