Synonyms for Foster
5 senses across 3 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Foster" (verb) include further.
Verb
promote the growth of
"Foster our children's well-being and education"
Synonyms
further
Broader
promote
bring up under fosterage; of children
Broader
rear
help develop, help grow
"nurture his talents"
Synonyms
nurture
More specific
patronizeserve
Broader
encourage
Noun
United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Synonyms
stephen fosterstephen collins foster
Adjective
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
"foster parent" "foster child" "foster home" "surrogate father"
Synonyms
surrogate
Similar
adoptive
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