foster
Translation
to foster, to encourage, to bring up
Examples
We want to foster a sense of community.
We want to foster a sense of community.
They decided to foster a child.
They decided to foster a child.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to encourage or promote the development of (sth.) The team tries to foster creativity.
((sb.)) to bring up (a child that is not one's own by birth) They foster two children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encourage, promote, cultivate, nurture; Antonyms: neglect, suppress
Etymology
From Old English 'fōstrian' meaning 'to nourish, bring up', which is related to 'food'.
Memory Tips
To 'foster' something is to help it grow 'faster'.