foment
verb (used with object)
to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.); promote the growth or development of.
will foment
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future tenseof foment.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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A young, scrappy and hungry immigrant will foment revolution in “Hamilton.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2021
Hopefully this tidal wave of revelations will foment lasting change in the industry and in prospective entertainers' attitudes.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2017
“But it was the founding mothers who said, ‘Do not forget the ladies, or we will foment our own revolution.’ ”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2016
No. In fact, he acknowledges it will foment several sorts of war: You might say we’ve always been at war with Westasia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2015
There will always be barbarians and cheats who will foment intolerance; but they will not avow it—and that is something gained.
From A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 10 (of 10) From "The Works of Voltaire - A Contemporary Version" by Fran?ois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
