1. (adj) Foster, Stephen Foster, Stephen Collins Foster
United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Antonyms: biological
2. (verb) foster, surrogate
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Synonyms: surrogate, foster Antonyms: biological
3. (verb) foster, further
promote the growth of
Synonyms: encourage, promote, boost, foster, advance, nurture, further Antonyms: biological
4. (verb) foster
bring up under fosterage; of children
Synonyms: nurture, further Antonyms: biological
5. (verb) foster, nurture
help develop, help grow
Synonyms: bring up, nurture, rear, sustain, foster, raise, nourish, parent, further Antonyms: biological
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