Definitions

1. verb

to bring up and care for a child who is not your own, especially because you or your partner are unable to have children of your own

“The couple decided to foster a child to give her a loving home.”

2. verb

to encourage the growth or development of something, such as a skill or an idea

“The teacher will foster a love of reading in her students.”

3. noun

a person or organization that brings up and cares for a child who is not their own, especially because they are unable to have children of their own

“She became a foster parent to provide a stable home for the child.”

4. noun

a place where wild animals are taken in and cared for, especially until they can be released back into the wild

“The wildlife sanctuary is a foster home for injured birds.”

5. noun

a substance or environment that promotes the growth or development of something

“The fertile soil is a good foster for the seedlings.”