Fostered Meaning in English

word · lemma: foster

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Definition

Encouraged, supported, or helped something to develop. It can also mean having cared for a child temporarily as a foster parent.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and professional contexts ('fostered growth', 'fostered relationships'). Can refer to both emotional, social, or developmental support, as well as temporary care for children ('fostered child'). Often confused with only meaning 'adopted', but 'foster' always implies temporary care.

• Spanish: fomentado - promovido - acogido
• Portuguese (BR): fomentado - promovido - criado (adoção temporária)
• Portuguese (PT): fomentado - promovido - acolhido
• Chinese (Simplified): 促进 - 培养 - 寄养
• Chinese (Traditional): 促進 - 培養 - 寄養
• Hindi: प्रोत्साहित किया - पालन-पोषण किया
• Arabic: عزز - شجّع - ربّى (بالتبني)
• Bengali: উৎসাহিত করেছে - লালন করেছে - পালিত করেছে (শিশু)
• Russian: поощрял - способствовал - воспитывал (приёмный ребёнок)
• Japanese: 促した - 育てた - 里親として育てた
• Vietnamese: thúc đẩy - nuôi dưỡng tạm thời (trẻ em)
• Korean: 촉진했다 - 키웠다 - 임시로 돌봤다(아이)
• Turkish: teşvik etti - geliştirdi - koruyucu aile olarak baktı
• Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کی - پروان چڑھایا - عارضی پرورش دی (بچہ)
• Indonesian: mendorong - memupuk - merawat sementara (anak)

Example Sentences

Her teacher fostered her interest in science.

basic

They fostered good communication in the team.

basic

The organization has fostered many children over the years.

basic

Her curiosity was really fostered by exploring new places.

natural

My parents fostered a positive attitude when I was growing up.

natural

The family fostered him until he could return home.

natural