V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
foster
verb
Definition: 1. to nurture and rear a child, as a temporary guardian; 2. to encourage the development or interest of ideas or activities
Synonyms: cherish, nourish, harbor, raise, nurture, champion, encourage, advance, uphold, stimulate
Antonyms: squelch, discourage
Tips: For foster, think of the foster care program, which connects children without a family with families who can take care of them and help raise and nurture them. If you foster a child, you are helping that child grow and learn. The same idea applies to the definition of encouraging development or interest of ideas or activities. If you foster an idea, you support and encourage the development of the idea.
Usage Examples:
We try to foster an environment of open communication within this department. (encourage, uphold)
By fostering musical literacy and appreciation within his small child, the father opened doors for her and broadened her perspective. (championing, stimulating)
He has been fostering this idea for months, and now we are getting a first glimpse of what he has planned. (harboring, developing, nurturing)
He is fostering a plan to help turn this company around. (advancing, championing)
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word foster were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
deliberate - Definition of deliberate
ellipsis - Definition of ellipsis
brood - Definition of brood
dictum - Definition of dictum
