nurture

(noun) the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child. Synonyms: raising, rearing.

(noun) helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community. Synonyms: breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, raising, rearing, upbringing. Example: "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important."

(verb) help develop, help grow. Synonyms: foster. Example: "Nurture his talents."

(verb) bring up. Synonyms: rear, raise, bring up, parent. Examples: "Raise a family." "Bring up children."

(verb) provide with nourishment. Synonyms: nourish, sustain. Examples: "We sustained ourselves on bread and water." "This kind of food is not nourishing for young children."