fostered

[faw-sterd, fos-terd]

adjective

1. promoted or cultivated.

   We need to cut through the deliberately fostered confusions that persist in the debate surrounding the referendum campaign.

   The two-acre garden displays six species of its independently fostered roses.

2. cared for as a foster child in the home of someone other than the natural or adoptive parents.

   In that jurisdiction, 17 percent of all fostered children aged 5 to 18 had been in the same placement for more than five years.

3. (of animals)

   1. cared for temporarily as a pet in a home until adoption can be arranged, often because medical care is required.

      Once recovered, the fostered dogs had a better chance of being adopted than healthy ones straight from the shelter.

   2. raised by other than its own biological parents.

      Two male penguins entrusted with the care of a fostered egg have welcomed a tiny penguin chick into the world.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of foster.

Other Word Forms

• unfostered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fostered¹

First recorded in 1580–90; foster ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; foster ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

This lifestyle has also fostered an arms race of chemical deterrents to prevent the sponges from being eaten.

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And while he threw two interceptions along the way, Brissett’s play has fostered questions about whether Arizona should stick with Murray for the long haul.

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The complaint alleges: The company “fostered a pervasive ‘frat boy’ workplace culture that continues to thrive.

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She also praised the collaboration with German researchers, noting that the partnership fostered technical exchanges, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for students and scientists to work together.

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Developments like the expanded playoff, “name, image, likeness” reform and the transfer portal have fostered a competitive fluidity that challenges the entrenched powers.

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