nurtured

Definitions

Cared for and encouraged the growth or development of someone or something.

Cherished, fostered, or helped a plan, idea, or feeling to develop.

Examples

She nurtured her passion for painting by attending classes every weekend.

The garden flourished because it was carefully nurtured by the dedicated groundskeeper.

Synonyms

fostered cultivated nourished cherished encouraged supported developed

Antonyms

neglected abandoned ignored stunted hindered deprived thwarted