verb
- to encourage or promote the development or growth of something
- to raise a child that is not one's own, typically without legal adoption
noun
- plural of foster; a person who fosters a child
Usage: used in compounds like 'foster parent' or 'foster child'
Examples
- The school fosters a love of reading in its students.
- Good teachers foster critical thinking skills.
- The organization fosters international cooperation and understanding.
- They decided to foster a child from the local agency.
- The program fosters creativity and innovation among young artists.
- Her parents foster children during the summer months.