English Explanatory Dictionary

fostering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of foster
noun
  1. raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
  2. encouragement; aiding the development of something

Pronunciation

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Word forms

fostering fosterings

Synonyms

breeding bringing up fosterage nurture raising rearing upbringing

Derived words

cross-fostering
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