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

The University of Miami has benefited from their second-year head coach’s fresh approach, which has seemingly fostered an adaptable atmosphere and innovative mind. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

The Valkyries, meanwhile, have fostered one of the most intimidating home environments at San Francisco’s Chase Center, which the team shares with its sibling NBA franchise, the Golden State Warriors. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

In addition, Peter Millar has fostered a particularly deep bench of professional players who rely on its apparel on tour and is a long-standing supporter of First Tee and Evans Scholars, two of the sport’s premier charitable organizations. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Mexico was struggling with debt crises, declining energy revenues, and the related breakdown of the ruling party’s half-century-old corporatist model, which had fostered a centralized, closed economy. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

This goldilocks amount of new technology in the ’90s also fostered a uniquely creative period. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Emotional responses contain data, and trust is fostered when leaders display authenticity and honesty. — John Radman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The outgoing governor has fostered relationships with figures like podcasters Shawn Ryan and Pod Save America, and Twitch streamer Connor Eats Pants. — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

This was fostered largely by organizations such as the Knights of Columbus—a Roman Catholic fraternal organization founded by an Irish American priest—that embraced Italian Catholic immigrants and lobbied Congress for a federal Columbus Day. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026