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NURTURED Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word nurtured. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word nurtured. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NURTURED

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cherished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

cultivated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

adjective satellite

• no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

developed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

adjective satellite

• (used of societies) having high industrial development

• (of real estate) made more useful and profitable as by building or laying out roads

encouraged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• inspired with confidence

fortified
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• secured with bastions or fortifications

• having something added to increase the strength

groomed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

maintained
verbv
adjective satellite

• kept in good condition

• continued in your keeping or use or memory

nourished
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being provided with adequate nourishment

nursed
verbv
adjective satellite

• (of an infant) breast-fed

protected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

adjective satellite

• guarded from injury or destruction

raised
verbv
adjective

• located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

adjective satellite

• embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

• increased in amount or degree

supported
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

• held up or having the weight borne especially from below

sustained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• maintained at length without interruption or weakening

• (of an electric arc) continuous

coddled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• treat with excessive indulgence

• cook in nearly boiling water

fostered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

verb

• promote the growth of

• bring up under fosterage; of children

• help develop, help grow

raising
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the event of something being raised upward

• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

adjective satellite

• increasing in quantity or value

rearing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

adjective satellite

• rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile

breeding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

• the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

• the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization

• the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring

adjective satellite

• producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring

foster
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

adjective satellite

• providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

verb

• promote the growth of

• bring up under fosterage; of children

• help develop, help grow

fosterage
nounn
noun

• encouragement; aiding the development of something

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

Best Hypernyms For NURTURED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nurtured, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
acculturation care cater cultivate develop encourage enculturation foster mentor ply provide raise socialisation socialization supply upbringing

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