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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Bain, who lives in Cheshire and fosters children of varying ages, finds it tricky to keep them "motivated and entertained" for six weeks given their differing interests.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The back-and-forth fosters confusion but also distrust, she said: "It further perpetuates the myth of like, the sketchy abortion doctor in the back alley."
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
The Yerevan gathering is the first of its kind in the Caucasus and comes as Armenia fosters closer ties with Europe while seeking to cautiously loosen itself from Russia's grasp.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
It fosters independent thought, which allows the conversation to evolve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Mark and Linda were good people, had been his fosters for almost two years, and Joaquin liked them.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
