Nourish; bring up (7)
I believe the answer is:
nurture
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'nourish' is the first definition.
(synonyms)
'bring up' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for nurture that I've seen before include "Encourage development of (a child)" , "Rue runt involved in process of rearing" , "Cherish (a hope/belief)" , "Rear (a child); cherish" , "Parenting" .)