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foster

The correct spelling is foster.

How to pronounce foster

/ˈfɒstə/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɒstə/

Say it like: Fos-ter

The correct spelling is foster. A foster parent. For example: "Some fosters end up adopting."

Usage Examples

Some fosters end up adopting.

Our company fosters an appreciation for the arts.

foster parents

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A foster parent.
  2. 2.The care given to another; guardianship.
  3. 3.A forester.

verb

  1. 1.To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
  2. 2.To cultivate and grow something.
  3. 3.To nurse or cherish something.
  4. 4.To be nurtured or trained up together.

adjective

  1. 1.Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
  2. 2.Receiving such care.
  3. 3.Related by such care.

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