foster

adjective

1. providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

- foster parent

- foster child

- foster home

Similar word(s): adoptive, surrogate

verb

1. promote the growth of

- Foster our children's well-being and education

Similar word(s): further

Definition categories: social, advance, boost, encourage, further, promote

2. bring up under fosterage; of children

Definition categories: social, nurture, parent, raise, rear

3. help develop, help grow

Similar word(s): nurture

Definition categories: communication, encourage