fostering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun encouragement; aiding the development of something
   fosterage.
   
2. noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
   upbringing; bringing up; rearing; nurture; fosterage; breeding; raising.
   
   • they debated whether nature or nurture was more important
3. verb promote the growth of
   further; foster.
   
   • Foster our children's well-being and education
4. verb bring up under fosterage; of children
   foster.
   
5. verb help develop, help grow
   nurture; foster.
   
   • nurture his talents

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