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   foster

   /ˈfɒstə/

   verb

   • 1. encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable): "the teacher's task is to foster learning" Similar encouragepromotefurtherstimulateadvanceforwardcultivatenurturestrengthenenrichhelpaidabetassistcontribute tosupportendorsechampionspeak forproselytizesponsorespouseupholdbackboostgive backing tofacilitateOpposite neglectsuppressdestroy
   • ▪ develop (a feeling or idea) in oneself: "appropriate praise helps a child foster a sense of self-worth"
   • 2. bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth): "a person who would foster Holly was found" Similar bring uprearraisecare fortake care oflook afternurtureprovide formotherparent
   • ▪ (of a parent or authority) assign (a child) to be brought up by someone other than its parents: British "when fostering out a child, placement workers will be looking for a home similar to their own"

   Word Origin Old Englishfōstrian ‘feed, nourish’, from fōster‘food, nourishment’, of Germanic origin; related to food. The sense ‘bring up another's (originally also one's own) child’ dates from Middle English. See also foster-.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fosterer noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFOSTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of foster as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms and usage examples. Foster can mean to take care of a child without being the legal parent, or to encourage the development of something.

   • English (US)

     FOSTER meaning: 1. to take care of a child, usually for a...

   • Znaczenie Foster, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FOSTER definicja: 1. to take care of a child, usually for a...

   • Foster Spanish Translation

     FOSTER translate: acoger, fomentar, acoger, criar, fomentar,...

   • Foster: Catalan Translation

     foster translate: acollir. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Foster: Arabic Translation

     FOSTER translate: يَرعى. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Foster in Japanese

     FOSTER translate: （里親として子供）を育てる. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fosterFoster Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of foster as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Foster can refer to a relationship between a foster parent and a child, or to temporary care for an animal or a situation.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › fosterFOSTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Foster can be a verb meaning to promote, care for, or place in a foster home, or a noun meaning a person or a place. Learn the origin, history, and usage of foster and related words.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFOSTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FOSTER meaning: 1. to take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent: 2…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of foster – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Foster can be a verb meaning to encourage or to look after a child as part of your family. Learn how to use foster in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFOSTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word foster as a verb and an adjective, with synonyms and example sentences. Find out the difference between foster and foster parent, and the origin and pronunciation of foster.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfoster verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive, intransitive] foster (somebody) (especially British English) to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents. They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years. We couldn't adopt a child, so we decided to foster.