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nurturing Synonyms & Antonyms

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Nurturing as an Adjective

1

Refers to being caring; something which nurtures.

Nurturing as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of nurture

2

To nourish or nurse.

3

(by extension) To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.

Word Forms & Grammar

nurturing (comparative more nurturing, superlative most nurturing)

nurturing

Nurturing at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, verb
MeaningRefers to being caring; something which nurtures
Comparative / superlativemore nurturing, most nurturing