nurture
/ˈnɜːɹ.t͡ʃəɹ/ noun C1- The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
- That which nourishes; food; diet.
- The environmental influences that contribute to a person’s development (as opposed to "nature").
- The act or process of encouraging the growth or development of something.
Plural nurtures
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The Mother fondles one and nurtures it with the greatest affection and care, but hates and neglects the other.
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