adjective providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties.
— synonyms: surrogate
noun United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864).
— synonyms: Stephen_Foster, Stephen_Collins_Foster
verb promote the growth of.
— synonyms: further
verb bring up under fosterage.
verb help develop, help grow.
— synonyms: nurture
Examples
“Some fosters end up adopting.”
“Our company fosters an appreciation for the arts.”