Foster | Mean of foster in English Dictionary
/ˈfɑːstɚ/
- Verb
- to help (something) grow or develop
- We are trying to foster [=encourage, promote] a sense of community.
- Such conditions foster the spread of the disease.
- to provide the care that a parent usually gives to a child
- Would you consider fostering a child?
- (chiefly Brit) Would you consider fostering?