nurture

noun

The action of raising or caring for offspring.

noun

The sum of environmental influences and conditions acting on an organism, especially in contrast to heredity.

noun

The fostering or overseeing of the development of something.

noun

Something that nourishes; sustenance.

transitive verb

To raise or educate (a child, for example).

transitive verb

To encourage or help develop; cultivate.

transitive verb

To provide sustenance for; nourish.

To feed; nourish.