foster
verb (used with object)
to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage.
fosters
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present tense formof foster (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Along with giving tweens and teens something to look forward to, recess encourages movement, builds social confidence, and fosters a sense of community, which are all vital to healthy development.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
The British political system "fosters the eccentricity, the wonderment and the humour of politics", he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Civics fosters collaboration and accountability, driving innovation and leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The discovery enterprise is no more universal than cricket or baseball or soccer; it is peculiar to the post-Columbus world, and it can only survive within a society which fosters competition.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
