Synonyms: Foster, Stephen Collins Foster, Stephen Foster
Definition: United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Similar words: songster, songwriter, ballad maker
Definition: a composer of words or music for popular songs
Definition: help develop, help grow
Usage: nurture his talents
Similar words: encourage
Definition: inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
Synonyms: foster
Definition: bring up under fosterage; of children
Similar words: bring up, raise, rear, parent, nurture
Definition: bring up
Usage: raise a family; bring up children
Definition: promote the growth of
Usage: Foster our children's well-being and education
Similar words: boost, advance, encourage, further, promote
Definition: contribute to the progress or growth of
Usage: I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
Definition: providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Usage: foster parent; foster child; foster home; surrogate father
Similar words: adoptive
Definition: of parents and children; related by adoption
Usage: adoptive parents