FOSTERED Synonyms: 119 Similar and Opposite Words

fostered

verb

past tense of foster

as in cultivated

to help the growth or development of the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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as in raised

to bring to maturity through care and education a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own

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Recent Examples of fostered Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. —

Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 But some researchers who were involved in the network say the cuts weakened relationships with experts abroad that had been fostered over years, undercutting research collaborations on dangerous diseases like Ebola. —

Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 June 2026 The lawsuit alleges a line of district attorneys from 1980 through 2012 fostered the culture that allowed such a practice to take root, often by not disciplining prosecutors who allegedly excluded certain jurors in violation of the Constitution. —

Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 This kind of transformation, fostered by Dover and her CSUF colleagues, mirrors the very same positive changes made by the students of those secondary education teachers Dover has mentored. —

Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 The Times says that Scorsese’s talent manager Rick Yorn fostered the connection and is also an investor in Black Forest via his BroadLight Capital. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 June 2026 Production consistently fostered a respectful and professional environment for the cast and crew — which included ongoing training, coaching and other support for the cast — maintaining clear workplace policies and practices throughout filming. —

Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026 Florida’s move to name Altman directly plays into the personality cult many a techlord have fostered to varying degrees with their army of flacks and acting coaches. —

Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 June 2026 After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered. —

James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026

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Insider tip Yunnan and Kunming are known for their flowers, both wild and cultivated, so the hotel’s floral arrangements and garden landscapes are particularly beautiful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
CookUnity, a meal preparation subscription service with menus cultivated by local chefs, provides 40 to 60 half plates filled with ready-to-go meals, and places like Turnberry sometimes provide shrimp and other quality ingredients.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026