foster meaning and definition

FOSTER noun

Definition of Foster (noun)

1. United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
   • synonyms: Stephen Collins Foster, Stephen Foster

FOSTER verb

Definition of foster (verb)

1. promote the growth of
   • "Foster our children's well-being and education"
   • synonyms: further
2. bring up under fosterage; of children
3. help develop, help grow
   • "nurture his talents"
   • synonyms: nurture

FOSTER adjective

Definition of foster (adjective)

1. providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
   • "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
   • synonyms: surrogate