FOSTERS Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

fosters

verb

present tense third-person singular of foster

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

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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

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Recent Examples of fosters Looking at differences using a balanced frame communicates positive intent, fosters deeper trust and builds engagement. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 With the help of literature and creative writing, the nonprofit fosters a space for connection, self-expression and imagining a life beyond incarceration. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 This fosters teens’ need for independence in a safe environment. — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026 What other employer fosters acts of torture in the workplace? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 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

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Moderate exercise often promotes normal digestion and may support regular bowel movements, Matthew Hoscheit, MD, a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic, told Verywell.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
As such, using the same sponge on different surfaces promotes the spread of any bacteria hiding in your sponge.

— Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of promotes

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If curious extraterrestrial visitors were to reconnoiter Earth, they might well be struck by a planet that nurtures such an inordinate number of chickens.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
The result is a shoe for everyone who nurtures, Saucony noted.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of nurtures

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As the train passes under the Royal Gorge Bridge, Clawson encourages me to open the cab window, lean back, and look up.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
By featuring these leading organizations, the ranking sets a benchmark for employers across APAC and encourages businesses to place employee wellbeing, development, and inclusion at the core of their people strategies.

— TIME Staff, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of encourages

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Raman said the police union was rewarding Bass in exchange for her approval of pay raises the city couldn’t afford.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
For Simmons and the Panthers, the loss raises questions about their ability to respond to adversity.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of raises

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In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.

— Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cultivates

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No response breeds panic Police cars and firetrucks crowded the streets as Michelle neared the school.

— Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Recruitment has been good at collecting young talent, but that doesnt help the short term and breeds frustration for not being appropriately competitive to start the year.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of breeds

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While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

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