Fostering

noun, verb

noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
  2. 2
    helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community wordnet
  3. 3
    encouragement; aiding the development of something
  4. 4
    encouragement; aiding the development of something wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of foster form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms
breedingbringing upfosteragenurtureraisingrearing

Example

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"National Foundation Day (February 11): day for commemorating the founding of the nation and for fostering patriotic feelings."

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cross-fostering

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