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

McCoy said the changes were all about fostering competition at the position. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

According to her campaign website, Bryant’s platform calls for increasing literacy, supporting teachers and staff, advocating for parental rights, forging partnerships, fostering accountability and creating equal opportunities for all students. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Key strategies include quarterly reviews tying spending to business outcomes, fostering collaboration between finance and engineering, and reallocating funds to successful teams. — Vinay Kuruvila, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Creating art with food and fostering community with a something-for-everyone vibe sets Madison Social Charcuterie apart, according to owners Emily Begnaud and Alli Kisner. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026