Meaning & Definition of Foster in English
English⟶
Foster
/fɑstər/
noun
1. United states songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the south before the american civil war (1826-1864)
synonym:
- Foster,
- Stephen Foster,
- Stephen Collins Foster
verb
1. Promote the growth of
- "Foster our children's well-being and education"
synonym:
- foster,
- further
2. Bring up under fosterage
- Of children
synonym:
- foster
3. Help develop, help grow
- "Nurture his talents"
synonym:
- foster,
- nurture
adjective
1. Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
- "Foster parent"
- "Foster child"
- "Foster home"
- "Surrogate father"
synonym:
- foster,
- surrogate
Examples of using
Health-Sports Day is the second Monday of October. That day is for sports and to foster a sound mind and body.