Foster
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːstər/
Foster (verb)
- To help something develop or grow by giving support or care.
- To take care of a child temporarily, usually when their parents cannot.
Examples
- Teachers foster creativity in their students.
- The program aims to foster innovation among young entrepreneurs.
Common collocations: foster development, foster relationships, foster understanding, foster a child, foster an animal
Foster (adjective)
- Describes someone who takes care of a child temporarily, not as a legal parent.
Examples
- She grew up in a foster family.
- He has been a foster parent for several years.