Foster — synonyms, definition

1. foster (a)

advance cultivate encourage favour forward further nurture

2. foster (Verb)

abet advance aid assist back better breed bring up care for cherish cling to cultivate dignify ease encourage ennoble entertain erect exalt facilitate • • •

foster (Verb) — Promote the growth of. ex. "Foster our children's well-being and education"

foster (Verb) — Bring up under fosterage; of children.

foster (Verb) — Help develop, help grow. ex. "foster his talents"

advance boost bring up encourage further nurture parent promote raise rear keep going patronage patronise patronize serve serve well support

3. foster (Adjective)

surrogate

foster (Adjective) — Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties. ex. "foster parent" ex. "foster child" ex. "foster home"

4. foster (Noun)

Stephen Collins Foster Stephen Foster

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

ballad maker songster songwriter