This song was written by Foster.
Source: tatoeba (60112)
Foster
/ˈfɒs.tə/
Synonyms for "foster" (367 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (74)
Verb(9 words)
Noun(15 words)
adopt power saving habitsbonderisebondsboost ecosystem vitalityboost readingboostingbuildbuild school belongingbuildingbuilding microclimatescarecaregivercaregivingcaresscherishing
Adjective(5 words)
Strong matches (110)
Noun(26 words)
compelconditioncongenericconsanguineconsanguineanconsanguineousconservecontribute tocossetcountenancecradlecultivatedevelopdisciplinedistantly relateddrilldry nursedry-nurseedifyeducate
Verb(26 words)
cradledcultivatecultivate a gardencultivate communal valuescultivatedcultivatesdevelop mathematical abilitydevelop number sensedevelopingdeveloping number sensedevelopselevate discussionempower critical thinkingencouragedengenderengendersenhance team chemistryfacilitatefacilitatesfoment
Adjective(2 words)
elite club culturegreen plant growth
Related words (183)
helpholdhold on tohousehouse-trainhousebreakhugimpelimproveimprove uponinvitekeepkeep an eye onkeep in countenancekeep watch overkindredlactatelardlavish care onlick into shape
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liftlodgelook afterlook out forlook tomaintainmake an improvementmatrilateralmatrilinealmatroclinousmatronizemelioratemendmindminister tomothermotivatemovemove to actionnourishnovercalnursenurturenutrifyobligeof the bloodpamperpat on the backpatrilateralpatrilinealpatroclinouspatronizepracticepreparepreservepromotepropelprotectprotegeprovide forput in tuneput to schoolraisereadyrearrefinerefine uponreformrehearserelatedride herd onsee aftersee tosend to schoolserveset in motionsheltershepherdsibsiblingsocializesparkspoon feedspoon-feedstimulatestraighten outstuffsuccorsucklesupportsustaintake care oftake charge oftake in handtendtraintransfiguretransformtreasuretreasure upturn over a new leafupgradeupholdupliftuterinewatchwatch out forwatch overwet nursewet-nurse
Noun(40 words)
heritage promotingheritage promoting lessonhomeschool culture planhomeschool online communityhothousehothousesincubatinginstillinginterest cultivationkindlinglushesmake friendsmoldnon instructional approachnourishingnursingnurturenurture school culturenurturingplanted like protist
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planting curiositypromotepromote school belongingpromotingpromoting school belongingrearrearsrelationalsense of individualitysense of school belongingspark imaginationspurstudy habit formationsubculturesupport native language useswedish byggatemporarywardwellbeing practiceyouth garden
Verb(29 words)
incubateincubatedincubatesinstillinstilsmaintain team spiritmotherednourish populationsnourishednourishesnursednurturenurturednurturesperpetuatespromote camaraderiepromote communal valuespromotedpromotespropel development
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propel progressprovide nourishmentrearedreenforcesreinforcestimulatesstrengthenedsucklessustain growth
Determiner(1 words)
more cultural practice
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abet, accommodate, acculturate, actuate, adopt.
- Sentence evidence is available for foster, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "foster".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "foster"
Keep "foster" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "foster" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "foster", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "foster" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesShowing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
17 entriescollaborationcuriosityempathyfoster childfoster creativityfoster familyfoster fatherfoster growthfoster learningfoster motherfoster parentinfant foster childrelationshipskilltalentteen foster child
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Collocations
12 entriescollaborationcreativitycritical thinkingfoster carefoster childfoster familyfoster growthfoster homefoster parentfoster programgrowth mindsetresilience
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Health and gaiety foster beauty.
Source: tatoeba (238946)
He adopted a war orphan and is bringing her up as a foster daughter.
Source: tatoeba (329440)
Those rules foster discontent among students.
Source: tatoeba (442643)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "foster"?
Closest matches include abet, accommodate, acculturate, actuate, adopt.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "foster"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.