This is the 10699th most frequent Russian word.
воспитывал
"Воспитывал" means "brought up" or "raised" (in the sense of educating or nurturing).
The verb "воспитывал" here describes the act of providing upbringing or education by the grandfather towards the speaker.
Мой дед воспитывал меня в строгости.
My grandfather raised me with strict discipline.
In this usage, "воспитывал" refers to cultivating or instilling specific qualities or attitudes, in this case 'respect for nature'.
Он всегда воспитывал уважение к природе.
He always instilled respect for nature.
Here, "воспитывал" denotes the teacher's role in shaping and educating the younger generation, emphasizing moral or developmental growth.