What is another word for foster?

Common synonyms for foster include Stephen Foster, Stephen Collins Foster.

What is the plural of foster?

The plural of foster is fosters.

The past tense of foster is fostered.

/ˈfɔstə/noun, verb, adjective2 syllables

Foster means: United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864).

noun, as in United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

Stephen Foster, Stephen Collins Foster

verb, as in promote the growth of

verb, as in help develop, help grow

adjective, as in providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

surrogate, adoptive

noun

United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

adjective

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties“foster parent”

verb

promote the growth of“Foster our children's well-being and education”

help develop, help grow“nurture his talents”

bring up under fosterage; of children

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Understand that everyone has different perspectives, so choose your words wisely to foster respect.Nuel
Yanni is in foster care and needs a home.Amastan
He adopted a war orphan and is bringing her up as a foster daughter.fcbond
There are far more children in foster care than there are potential adopters.shekitten
Encouraging emotional vulnerability and empathy can foster healthier relationships and personal growth.Nuel
He was going to be put in the foster system.Conjuice
They did everything they could to foster good relations._undertoad
It's important to foster a culture of mutual respect.Nuel

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