foster
verb (used with object)
to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage.
will be fostering
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future progressiveof foster.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Only let me say one thing, Theodora—be forbearing, or you will be fostering the enemy.'
From Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Moreover, we will continue to build and strengthen a unified team across the counterterrorism community, and a key component of this effort will be fostering "jointness."
From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)
