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

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

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

This financing also fosters clearer financial discussions with healthcare providers, enhancing transparency, and applications are often quick, but understanding all terms is vital. — Dawn Papandrea, Forbes.com, 28 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

That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club fosters a love of horses and Black rodeo culture in both kids and adults in Chicago. — Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026