The verb 'foster' means to help someone or something grow well. It often means giving care or support to make development easier.
Teachers foster good habits in students.
The program fosters social skills in children.
To 'foster' a child means to take care of a child temporarily. The child usually does not live with their parents.
They fostered a baby for two years.
She fosters children from many countries.
A 'foster' is a person who cares for a child for some time. They are not the child’s real parents, but help care for the child.
She is a foster for many children.
A foster gives love to the child.
The adjective 'foster' describes something that relates to caring for children who are not biologically yours. It often refers to temporary care.
She works in a foster family.
He has a foster brother in his house.
To 'foster' means to help an idea or feeling grow. It often means encouraging positive thoughts or actions in people or groups.
The company fosters innovation in its teams.
We should foster trust between us.
To 'foster' legally means to take temporary responsibility for a child not your own. This is less long-term than adoption, but important for the child’s care.
They fostered children until adoption was possible.
She fosters kids through a state program.
In old use, 'foster' means to hold on to feelings or hopes with care. It means to keep emotions strong and safe inside.
He fostered hope in difficult times.
She fostered a dream for many years.
