In regards to self-esteem, nurture relates to how you are treated by family and in your environment. false true

verb 1. care for and encourage the growth or development of. "Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family" synonyms: bring up, care for, take care of, look after, tend, rear, raise, support, foster; More noun 1. the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something. "the nurture of ethics and integrity" synonyms: encouragement, promotion, fostering, development, cultivation "the nurture of ideas"