Answer: nurtures

AnswerCrossword Clue
NURTURESSupports and encourages
NURTURESTrains
NURTURESBrings up
NURTURESEducates.
NURTURESBrings up.
NURTURESProvides T.L.C.
NURTURESFosters
NURTURESTakes under one's wing
NURTURESDevelops
nurturesNURTURE, to nourish (to sustain with food)
nurturestraining upbringing