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foster
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
fosters; fostered; fostering
fosters; fostered; fostering
Learner's definition of FOSTER
1
[+ object] : to help (something) grow or develop培养；促进
- We are trying to foster [=encourage, promote] a sense of community.我们正在努力培养社区意识。
- Such conditions foster the spread of the disease.这样的条件助长了疾病的扩散。
2
: to provide the care that a parent usually gives to a child : to be or become the foster parent of a child领养；收养
[+ object]
- Would you consider fostering a child?你会考虑收养一个孩子吗？
[no object]
- (chiefly Brit) Would you consider fostering?你会考虑收养孩子吗？
2 foster /ˈfɑːstɚ/ adjective
2 foster
/ˈfɑːstɚ/
adjective
Learner's definition of FOSTER
always used before a noun
— used to describe a situation in which for a period of time a child lives with and is cared for by people who are not the child's parents收养的；领养的
- They are foster parents to three foster children.他们是三个孩子的养父母。
- She's in foster care. = She's in a foster home. [=she is living in a home with and being taken care of by foster parents]她由养父母照顾。
1
: having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
Although both girls lived with Ms. Ayala, Millison was the only one who was officially placed in her care as a foster child.
Ian Fisher
Ian Fishersee also foster home
fostered; fostering ˈfȯ-st(ə-)riŋ 
ˈfä-
; fosters 
Example Sentences
Verb Such conditions foster the spread of the disease. Would you consider fostering a child?
Recent Examples on the Web cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 It’s about a kid who lost his dad to a drug raid and tries to escape from foster care with his three best friends. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Just 7% of kids in the program end up involved in the juvenile justice system, compared with 37% of those in foster care. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 In July, Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore,. launched an investigation into abuse at facilities that house children with special needs and mental health issues as well as children from the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Her son, now 10, is still in foster care and has not had serious health problems since being removed from Abcug, according to prosecutors. Colleen Slevin, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 The boy has not suffered any medical problems since being put in foster care in May 2019, Chief Deputy District Gary Dawson said. Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 That office won funding from the county mental health department to divert children at risk of being separated from their parents or guardians from entering foster care. Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Avendano’s children lived in foster care at the time but routinely visited him at his home. Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Western officials are concerned that remnants of the group—both online and on the ground—could foster a revival. Ian Talley, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Lawrence, an early proponent of bringing the service to Bradley, said the service to Jamaica also will foster both tourism and trade between the Caribbean island and Connecticut. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 The report calls for K–12 education to depoliticize health issues, promote health equity and disease prevention, provide information about navigating the health care system and even foster an understanding of simple ethical issues. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2022 The goal is to maintain and foster the startup spirit—unlike in an M&A, where the startup culture transcends into the corporate culture. Yec, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Many shelters say the best way to help is to volunteer or foster a pet temporarily. Austin Westfall, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 Woodruff said the city must foster job creation through economic development, community partnerships and incentives. Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 Daley, with American Forests, said cities should be looking to foster more nurseries in urban areas, both to create jobs in disadvantaged neighborhoods and to drive down the cost of procuring trees. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
The party will together sponsors, volunteers and more than 300 attendees who want to help contribute to making an impact on the lives of local kids in foster care. cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 It’s about a kid who lost his dad to a drug raid and tries to escape from foster care with his three best friends. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Just 7% of kids in the program end up involved in the juvenile justice system, compared with 37% of those in foster care. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 In July, Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore,. launched an investigation into abuse at facilities that house children with special needs and mental health issues as well as children from the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Her son, now 10, is still in foster care and has not had serious health problems since being removed from Abcug, according to prosecutors. Colleen Slevin, ajc, 26 Aug. 2022 The boy has not suffered any medical problems since being put in foster care in May 2019, Chief Deputy District Gary Dawson said. Fox News, 26 Aug. 2022 That office won funding from the county mental health department to divert children at risk of being separated from their parents or guardians from entering foster care. Thalia Beaty, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 Avendano’s children lived in foster care at the time but routinely visited him at his home. Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 25 Aug. 2022 Verb
People who want to volunteer, adopt or foster with IACS can visit the website: indy.gov/agency/animal-care-services. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 Western officials are concerned that remnants of the group—both online and on the ground—could foster a revival. Ian Talley, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Lawrence, an early proponent of bringing the service to Bradley, said the service to Jamaica also will foster both tourism and trade between the Caribbean island and Connecticut. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 1 Sep. 2022 The report calls for K–12 education to depoliticize health issues, promote health equity and disease prevention, provide information about navigating the health care system and even foster an understanding of simple ethical issues. Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2022 The goal is to maintain and foster the startup spirit—unlike in an M&A, where the startup culture transcends into the corporate culture. Yec, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Many shelters say the best way to help is to volunteer or foster a pet temporarily. Austin Westfall, Fox News, 16 Aug. 2022 Woodruff said the city must foster job creation through economic development, community partnerships and incentives. Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 Daley, with American Forests, said cities should be looking to foster more nurseries in urban areas, both to create jobs in disadvantaged neighborhoods and to drive down the cost of procuring trees. Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective and Verb
Middle English, from Old English fōstor-, from fōstor food, feeding; akin to Old English fōda food
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of foster was before the 12th century Phrases Containing foster
verb
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