Synonyms of nurtures

nurtures 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of nurture

1

as in promotes

to help the growth or development of

wanted to find the art school that would best nurture his artistic talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• encourages
• cultivates
• fosters
• nourishes
• furthers
• advances
• supports
• incubates
• forwards
• assists
• endorses
• advocates
• nurses
• upholds
• underwrites
• subsidizes
• indorses
• endows
• aids
• backs
• champions
• advertises
• finances
• funds
• stakes
• boosts
• patronizes
• works (for)
• abets
• campaigns (for)
• publicizes
• plugs
• touts
• agitates (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibits
• prevents
• discourages
• hinders
• prohibits
• frustrates
• forbids
• opposes
• proscribes
• enjoins
• contends (with)
• counters
• bans
• suppresses
• outlaws
• stifles
• combats
• bars
• represses
• fights
• subdues
• squashes
• impedes
• battles
• halts
• retards
• obstructs
• arrests
• checks
• interdicts
• interferes (with)
• squelches
• encumbers
• hobbles
• snuffs (out)
• fetters
• shackles
• manacles

2

as in educates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• educates
• inspires
• enriches
• transforms
• illumines
• enlightens
• illuminates
• uplifts
• edifies
• improves
• ennobles
• elevates
• illumes
• lifts
• exalts
• renews
• transfigures
• regenerates
• betters
• ensouls
• glorifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confuses
• obscures
• puzzles
• perplexes
• darkens
• clouds
• beclouds

3

as in sustains

to supply with nourishment

nurtured their children through the long winters with home-cooked soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sustains
• nourishes
• satisfies
• feeds
• fills
• replenishes
• suckles
• satiates
• caters
• fortifies
• strengthens
• sates
• cloys
• provisions
• nurses
• surfeits
• boards
• victuals

nurtures

2 of 2

noun

plural of nurture

as in nourishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nourishments
• diets
• nutriments
• feeds
• supplies
• aliments
• sustenances
• fodders
• forages
• messes
• paps
• rations
• commissaries
• meals
• silages
• apps
• natural foods
• cocktails
• swills
• starters
• canapés
• refreshments
• regales
• feasts
• appetizers
• repasts
• finger foods
• ensilages
• amuses-bouches
• munchies
• spreads
• antipasti
• amuse-gueules
• boards
• hors d'oeuvres
• slop
• amuse-bouches
• hors d'oeuvre
• dishes
• plates
• platters
• servings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poisons
• toxins
• venoms
• banes