Foster

biographical name

William Z(ebulon) 1881–1961 American Communist

Kids Definition

foster

1 of 2 adjective

fos·​ter ˈfȯs-tər 

ˈfäs-

: giving, receiving, or sharing parental care even though not related by blood or legal ties

foster parent

foster child

foster

2 of 2 verb

fostered; fostering -t(ə-)riŋ 

1

: to give parental care to

2

: to help the growth or development of

fosterer

-tər-ər 

noun

Legal Definition

foster

1 of 2 adjective

fos·​ter

: affording, receiving, or sharing nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal relationships

a foster child

a foster parent

foster

2 of 2 transitive verb

fostered; fostering

: to give parental care to