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foster

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adjective

fos·​ter ˈfȯ-stər How to pronounce foster (audio)
ˈfä-
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
Twenty-three foster children now have a place to call home and family of their own following the Adoption Day at the Williamson County Courthouse in Marion on Friday. Holly Kee
a foster mother/father
her new foster brother/sister
living with a foster family
children in foster care
foster parenting
the foster system
2
: being, relating to, or involved in a situation in which temporary care is given to an animal (such as one that is injured or awaiting adoption) in a household or similar setting
foster pets
a foster dog/cat/puppy/kitten
found foster placements for the animals
For the past year, Melbourne social impact strategy consultant Lee Crockford has been a foster dad to Romeo, an adorable Labrador puppy and future seeing eye dog. Shannon Molloy

see also foster home

foster

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verb

fostered; fostering ˈfȯ-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce foster (audio)
ˈfä-
; fosters

transitive verb

1
a
: to act as a foster parent to (a child)
The couple said they get … updates and pictures from all the children they've fostered. Patrick Edrich
b
: to provide temporary care to (an animal that is injured, homeless, etc.) in a household or similar setting
… it's just her luck she'd find a partner who not only adores dogs but fosters them for a Sacramento animal shelter. Gina Kim
2
: to promote the growth or development of : encourage
policies that foster cooperation
a lack of communication that fostered distrust
Grilling meat fosters the formation of potentially cancer-causing heterocyclic amines … J. Raloff
The dead grass rotted in the warm water, releasing nutrients that fostered algae. Carl Hiaasen
fosterer
ˈfȯ-stər-ər How to pronounce foster (audio)
ˈfä-
noun
plural fosterers

Synonyms

Verb

Example Sentences

Verb Such conditions foster the spread of the disease. Would you consider fostering a child?
Recent Examples on the Web
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

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The first known use of foster was before the 12th century

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