Fostering Meaning in English

word · lemma: foster

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Definition

Encouraging the development of something, such as an idea or skill. It also means temporarily taking care of a child who is not your own.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally to describe encouraging growth or support. 'Fostering' also specifically means caring for children temporarily ('fostering a child'). Collocates with 'fostering innovation', 'fostering relationships'. Don't confuse with 'adopting', which is permanent.

• Spanish: fomentar - criar (acoger niños)
• Portuguese (BR): fomentar - acolher (criança)
• Portuguese (PT): fomentar - acolher (criança)
• Chinese (Simplified): 促进 - 寄养
• Chinese (Traditional): 促進 - 寄養
• Hindi: प्रोत्साहित करना - पालना (पालन करना)
• Arabic: تعزيز - رعاية (الأطفال)
• Bengali: উৎসাহিত করা - লালন-পালন করা (শিশু)
• Russian: поощрение - воспитание (приёмный уход)
• Japanese: 促進する - 里親になる
• Vietnamese: thúc đẩy - nuôi dưỡng (trẻ tạm thời)
• Korean: 촉진하다 - 위탁하다 (아이 돌봄)
• Turkish: teşvik etmek - koruyucu aile olmak
• Urdu: فروغ دینا - سرپرستی کرنا (عارضی طور پر بچے کی)
• Indonesian: memupuk - mengasuh (anak asuh)

Example Sentences

She is fostering three children until they find a permanent home.

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The teacher is fostering creativity in her students.

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The organization focuses on fostering community spirit.

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He's passionate about fostering innovation in the tech industry.

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They believe that fostering connections helps people succeed.

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Sarah has always dreamed of fostering dogs until they find families.

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