FOSTERS Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

fosters

verb

present tense third-person singular of foster

as in promotes

to help the growth or development of the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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as in nurtures

to bring to maturity through care and education a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own

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Recent Examples of fosters Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work. —

Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Anything that fosters a thick, lush lawn can be considered a preventive measure against weeds. —

David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026 In particular, when politicians use demonizing or dehumanizing rhetoric to attack their opponents— for example, using words that depict their opponents as subhuman— this fosters extremism and helps motivate extremists to hurt their opponents physically. —

James Piazza, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement. —

Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026 Critical thinking fosters being curious about the world, and that is very helpful for motivation and engagement. —

Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026 The appointment recognizes academic excellence and fosters international collaboration through short-term exchange programs, a release said. —

Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026 Gardening fosters life skills, such as teamwork, patience, self-confidence and responsibility. —

Shelley Mitchell, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026 Freddy Escobar, a former president of the firefighters union who was suspended by the union’s parent organization over allegations of missing receipts, said that the family culture at fire stations fosters an open-door environment. —

Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026

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Bryan's Farm Tour helps support family farms across the country and promotes a festival-like atmosphere at those venues.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Winners of the Golden Apple Awards go on to help train and mentor the next generation of teachers, Mather said, which promotes a valuable sense of community.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026