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 Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Beyond cognitive benefits, participants say the class fosters a sense of accomplishment. — Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

— Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of promotes

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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.

— Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Definition of nurtures

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Valentine also testified that the FDA encourages infant formula companies to send in all adverse event reports and that nothing prevented Mead Johnson from doing so.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Kalibrate’s program, according to the lawsuit, encourages gas stations to upload private price data.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of encourages

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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.

— Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of raises

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Contributing to victories — and a historic no-hitter in Arlington — cultivates confidence.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
What matters is transmitting some portion of your financial legacy in a manner that fosters and cultivates your most important values and hopes for the future.

— Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of cultivates

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Wet clothing doesn’t cause UTIs, but staying in wet clothing, which breeds more moisture and bacteria, does.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
When a leader isn't accountable to the process, the word becomes a do-as-I-say cliché that breeds resentment instead of results.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of breeds

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L'Occitane en Provence Almond Shimmering Body Oil A silky oil that nourishes skin while adding a subtle, refined luminosity that never feels sticky.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026

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