Synonyms of fosters

fosters

verb

present tense third-person singular of foster

1

as in promotes

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

• promotes
• encourages
• cultivates
• nurtures
• furthers
• nourishes
• advances
• supports
• incubates
• assists
• forwards
• endorses
• advocates
• nurses
• upholds
• underwrites
• aids
• subsidizes
• champions
• endows
• finances
• advertises
• backs
• funds
• stakes
• works (for)
• boosts
• patronizes
• abets
• campaigns (for)
• publicizes
• plugs
• touts
• agitates (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibits
• prevents
• discourages
• hinders
• prohibits
• forbids
• frustrates
• opposes
• proscribes
• enjoins
• contends (with)
• bans
• counters
• combats
• outlaws
• bars
• stifles
• suppresses
• fights
• represses
• subdues
• impedes
• retards
• arrests
• squashes
• battles
• halts
• obstructs
• interdicts
• checks
• interferes (with)
• squelches
• encumbers
• hobbles
• snuffs (out)
• fetters
• shackles
• manacles

2

as in nurtures

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

• nurtures
• raises
• breeds
• promotes
• nourishes
• teaches
• cultivates
• educates
• nurses
• brings up
• feeds
• rears
• fathers
• mothers
• watches
• schools
• ministers (to)
• attends
• furthers
• leads
• cradles
• instructs
• provides (for)
• supplies
• cares (for)
• prepares
• indoctrinates
• enlightens
• minds
• trains
• edifies
• disciplines
• shows
• guides
• directs
• advances
• mentors
• forwards
• tutors
• shepherds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abuses
• mistreats
• ignores
• neglects
• maltreats
• hurts
• injures
• mishandles
• harms
• ill-treats
• ill-uses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fosters

This isn’t because liberal psychology necessarily fosters a love for John Coltrane. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

In a community scattered across more than 100 hamlets, the station connects people and fosters dialogue. — Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026

Empowering individuals with responsibility fosters a sense of contribution and overall wellbeing, aligning with the fundamental human need for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The joy found in the game fosters enduring relationships outside of it. — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Yale’s new Future of Health Innovation Hub fosters a different model where public health ideas engage commercial partners and move from research into products and solutions. — Deb Houry, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Another way Madison Social fosters community is through its hands-on charcuterie workshops and private workshops for small groups. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Her goal for the upcoming year is to construct a space that builds character, boosts student confidence, and fosters a strong sense of community. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026