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    Foster

    /ˈfɔːstər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a person who fosters a child.
    The foster and biological parents met to discuss the child's wellbeing.
    verb
    to promote the growth or development of something.
    The organization aims to foster creativity among young artists.
    to take care of a child in one's home for a period of time without becoming their legal guardian.
    They decided to foster a child after hearing about the need for more foster families.
    to encourage or bring about.
    The new policies are designed to foster economic growth in the region.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French foster, from Latin foster, meaning 'to feed, nourish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foster care:
    a system designed to provide temporary care for children.
    foster an idea:
    to develop or cultivate a concept.
    foster a relationship:
    to nurture and develop a personal connection.

    Related Words

    fostering
    the act of taking care of someone else's child.
    foster sibling
    a child placed in a home with a family that is not their biological family.
    foster parent
    a person who provides temporary care for a child.

    Slang Meanings

    to support someone in their endeavors or projects.
    He really fostered my interest in art.
    to encourage a friend or peer.
    She fosters her friends' talents by helping them showcase their work.