Definition of foster

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  • foster is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • foster is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • foster is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of foster

  • providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties (adjective)

    Examples

    1. foster parent
    2. foster child
    3. foster home

    Synonyms

    1. surrogate
  • United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. stephen collins foster
    2. stephen foster
  • promote the growth of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. further
  • help develop, help grow (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. nurture
  • bring up under fosterage; of children (verb)

See definition of foster in Merriam Webster