Nurture

1. noun

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

   Similar: raising, rearing

2. noun

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

   “they debated whether nature or nurture was more important”

   Similar: breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, raising, rearing, upbringing

3. verb

   help develop, help grow

   “nurture his talents”

   Similar: foster