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

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

Unlike guilt, which encourages improvement, shame fosters a belief of personal inadequacy, hindering learning. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 6 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

National Night Out fosters partnerships between law enforcement and neighbors to encourage community safety. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2026

The organization promotes education, fosters research, and strives to help build a supportive community and advocacy for better health. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 July 2026