foster

adjective

  1. 1

    providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

    foster parent

    foster child

noun

  1. 1

    United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

    nurture his talents

verb

  1. 1

    help develop, help grow

    nurture his talents

  2. 2

    bring up under fosterage; of children

  3. 3

    promote the growth of

    Foster our children's well-being and education

Synonyms

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