Definitions for foster

Definitions for (noun) foster

Main entry: 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)


Definitions for (verb) foster

Main entry: foster, nurture

Definition: help develop, help grow

Usage: nurture his talents


Main entry: foster

Definition: bring up under fosterage; of children


Main entry: further, foster

Definition: promote the growth of

Usage: Foster our children's well-being and education


Definitions for (adj) foster

Main entry: foster, surrogate

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


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