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The definition of foster

5 Definitions of: foster

    1. verb, to promote the growth or development of
    2. verb, to bring up (a child, etc); rear
    3. verb, to cherish (a plan, hope, etc) in one's mind
    4. verb, a) to place (a child) in the care of foster parents b) to bring up under fosterage
    5. adjective, of or involved in the rearing of a child by persons other than his natural or adopted parents
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Synonyms: sustain, bring up, mother, raise, nurse, look after, rear, nurture, develop, support And more...
Antonyms: suppress
 

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