Synonyms of fostering

fostering 1 of 3

adjective

as in nurturing

Related Words

• nurturing
• promoting
• encouraging
• facilitating
• forwarding
• furthering
• assisting
• smoothing
• aiding
• easing
• abetting

Dissimilar Words

• prophylactic
• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• deterrent
• neutralizing
• deterring
• nullifying
• negating

fostering

2 of 3

noun

as in promotion

Related Words

• promotion
• facilitation
• directing
• commanding
• consignment
• empowerment
• entrustment
• ordering
• commendation
• mandate
• accreditation
• delegation
• license
• commission
• authorization

fostering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of foster

1

as in promoting

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

• promoting
• cultivating
• encouraging
• nurturing
• furthering
• advancing
• forwarding
• assisting
• advocating
• supporting
• incubating
• nourishing
• aiding
• nursing
• upholding
• endorsing
• funding
• financing
• subsidizing
• championing
• underwriting
• backing
• abetting
• advertising
• boosting
• publicizing
• working (for)
• patronizing
• endowing
• staking
• plugging
• touting
• agitating (for)
• campaigning (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preventing
• inhibiting
• hindering
• prohibiting
• discouraging
• forbidding
• fighting
• proscribing
• banning
• combating
• opposing
• outlawing
• enjoining
• frustrating
• countering
• barring
• interdicting
• battling
• suppressing
• contending (with)
• stifling
• repressing
• retarding
• checking
• subduing
• squashing
• arresting
• halting
• impeding
• obstructing
• interfering (with)
• squelching
• hobbling
• encumbering
• snuffing (out)
• shackling
• fettering
• manacling

2

as in raising

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

• raising
• nurturing
• breeding
• promoting
• teaching
• cultivating
• educating
• rearing
• nourishing
• feeding
• nursing
• bringing up
• watching
• attending
• supplying
• disciplining
• fathering
• furthering
• training
• cradling
• instructing
• leading
• mothering
• mentoring
• ministering (to)
• guiding
• providing (for)
• advancing
• preparing
• enlightening
• caring (for)
• forwarding
• showing
• schooling
• indoctrinating
• tutoring
• edifying
• directing
• minding
• shepherding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abusing
• ignoring
• mistreating
• neglecting
• maltreating
• mishandling
• harming
• ill-treating
• hurting
• injuring
• ill-using

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fostering

Noun

Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026

Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 19 May 2026

Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026

Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026

The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter. — Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025

These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025

Verb

The Property Masters Guild aims to highlight and elevate the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Curry’s grandfather took him to music halls, fostering his love for the art. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Parton often credited her family, particularly her mother, with fostering her love of music from an early age. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Shaking the patient’s hand is one small way to begin building trust and fostering a sense of human connection. — Zain Khawaja, STAT, 24 Aug. 2026

Second, Design With not For emphasizes co-creating solutions directly with employees, fostering genuine ownership and belonging. — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

The federal lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal filings brought by both former employees and jail residents that have accused Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden of poor leadership, inadequate inmate care and fostering a toxic workplace. — Amber Gaudet updated August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Surfacing bridging content that spans political lines while speaking to what the user values could be a promising direction for fostering both user autonomy and constructive conversation. — Farnaz Jahanbakhsh, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

She and her husband have also been criticized for fostering a hostile work environment. — Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026