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foster verb

  /ˈfɑ.stɚ/ , /ˈfɒs.tə/ , /ˈfɔ.stɚ/ , /ˈfɔs.tə/ , [ˈfɔ̟s.tə]
  • (transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
 adopter, élever
  • (transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
 cultiver

foster adjective

  /ˈfɑ.stɚ/ , /ˈfɒs.tə/ , /ˈfɔ.stɚ/ , /ˈfɔs.tə/ , [ˈfɔ̟s.tə]
  • Receiving such care.
  • Related by such care.
 adoptif
  • Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
 adoptif, adoptant

fostering noun

  • encouragement; aiding the development of something
 encourager quelqu'un
  • raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
 éduquer quelqu'un
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