FOSTER

Definition:

1. [noun] United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
   Synonyms: Foster, Stephen Foster, Stephen Collins Foster
   
   
2. [verb] promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education"
   Synonyms: further
   
   
3. [verb] bring up under fosterage; of children
   
   
4. [verb] help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
   Synonyms: nurture
   
   
5. [adjective] providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
   Synonyms: surrogate
   
   

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Related Words:

• patronize, patronise, patronage, support, keep going
• serve, serve well

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