What is "foster" in English? Definition and Explanations

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

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfɔstɚ/, /ˈfɑstɚ/

Meaning of "foster": promote the growth of

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfɔstɚ/, /ˈfɑstɚ/

Meaning of "foster": providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

Adjective

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfɔstɚ/, /ˈfɑstɚ/

Meaning of "foster": bring up under fosterage; of children

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfɔstɚ/, /ˈfɑstɚ/

Meaning of "foster": help develop, help grow

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /ˈfɔstɚ/, /ˈfɑstɚ/

Synonyms:

feed, advance, champion, uphold, harbor, cherish, serve, back, encourage, nurse, forward, further, nurture, stimulate, cultivate, foment, nourish, raise, favor, oblige, house, assist, serve, shelter, entertain, sustain, cherish, lodge, harbor, nurse, rear, help, bring up, care for, minister to, take care of,

Antonyms:

ignore, dissuade, block, cease, hinder, impede, condemn, starve, halt, stop, discourage, dampen, depress, neglect, destroy, decrease, ignore, hinder, thwart, refuse, disregard, condemn, abandon, neglect, drop, stop, hurt, turn away, discourage,