to foster
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Definition & Meaning of "foster"in English

to foster
01

to provide care and a supportive home for children, often not biologically related, during difficult times 

Transitive: to foster a child
to foster definition and meaning
Examples
The couple decided to foster a child, offering a stable and nurturing environment. 
02

to encourage the growth or development of something 

Transitive: to foster a process or activity
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
foster
3rd person singular
fosters
Present participle
fostering
Past simple
fostered
Past participle
fostered
Examples
The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. 
foster
01

giving or receiving nurturing and parental care, even without blood or legal relations 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The foster parents provided a loving and nurturing environment for the child in their care. 
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