Synonyms of fostered

fostered

verb

past tense of foster

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cultivated
• encouraged
• promoted
• nurtured
• furthered
• incubated
• forwarded
• advanced
• nourished
• assisted
• advocated
• supported
• championed
• nursed
• endorsed
• funded
• aided
• financed
• upheld
• backed
• subsidized
• patronized
• endowed
• abetted
• staked
• advertised
• publicized
• worked (for)
• boosted
• underwrote
• touted
• plugged
• agitated (for)
• campaigned (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• prevented
• inhibited
• discouraged
• prohibited
• opposed
• frustrated
• forbade
• fought
• outlawed
• enjoined
• banned
• proscribed
• barred
• countered
• suppressed
• contended (with)
• stifled
• battled
• repressed
• arrested
• checked
• subdued
• combated
• halted
• interdicted
• retarded
• impeded
• squelched
• interfered (with)
• squashed
• obstructed
• encumbered
• hobbled
• snuffed (out)
• shackled
• fettered
• manacled

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raised
• nurtured
• bred
• taught
• reared
• promoted
• cultivated
• nourished
• brought up
• nursed
• fed
• educated
• watched
• attended
• fathered
• led
• cradled
• trained
• supplied
• disciplined
• provided (for)
• instructed
• enlightened
• furthered
• mothered
• mentored
• schooled
• forwarded
• prepared
• tutored
• guided
• showed
• indoctrinated
• cared (for)
• ministered (to)
• directed
• minded
• advanced
• edified
• shepherded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abused
• ignored
• mistreated
• neglected
• maltreated
• mishandled
• hurt
• injured
• ill-treated
• harmed
• ill-used

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fostered

That reality seems to have fostered a sense of entitlement rather than gratitude. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

And as evidenced by Spade and the D’Allara family's reunion, the emotional connections fostered on that perilous day have persisted through two decades. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Sepulveda was a foster parent and fostered approximately 90 children over the years. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Fears of future economic and supply chain weaponization have fostered a growing estrangement between the two countries, feeding a broader hostility that empowers more aggressive voices on both sides of the Pacific. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading against Meta, following a litany of allegations that the company fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

The end of the Part D premium subsidies has fostered two big prominent themes; one is a falsehood and the other presents a big risk. — Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

In the finale, Rhaenyra shed nearly every ounce of goodwill fostered during the season by facilitating the murder of the High Septon and very publicly announced her place as the Prince Who Was Promised. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

This year’s gala also included a tribute to the late Clive Davis, who fostered Whitney’s career. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026