To encourage, especially the growth or development of something.
To nourish or nurse.
That which nourishes; food; diet.
The act of nourishing or nursing; tender care
The environmental influences that contribute to the development of an individual (as opposed to "nature").
To contribute to or toward some outcome.
To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.