Foster
verb
To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings.
She fostered a close relationship with her stepdaughter.
Often appears as...
- foster development
- foster relationship
verb
To take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent.
They have fostered many children over the years.
Often appears as...
- foster child
- foster family
adjective
In the relationship of a person to a child, such as a child who is not one's biological or adoptive child but for whom one has parental responsibility.
He introduced his foster sister to us.
Often appears as...
- foster parents
- foster care
verb
To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings.
She fostered a close relationship with her stepdaughter.
Often appears as...
- foster development
- foster relationship
verb
To take care of a child, usually for a limited time, without being the child's legal parent.
They have fostered many children over the years.
Often appears as...
- foster child
- foster family
adjective
In the relationship of a person to a child, such as a child who is not one's biological or adoptive child but for whom one has parental responsibility.
He introduced his foster sister to us.
Often appears as...
- foster parents
- foster care
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Growth
Use 'foster' to show support for growing something intangible, like skills or relationships.
The teacher worked to foster confidence in her students.
Pro Tip 2/3Ideas Over Time
'Foster' implies a gradual process, not an instant change.
The seminar aimed to foster an understanding of cultural diversity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
While often positive, 'foster' can also apply to negative feelings or ideas.
The policy unintentionally fostered resentment among employees.
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Growth
Use 'foster' to show support for growing something intangible, like skills or relationships.
The teacher worked to foster confidence in her students.
Pro Tip 2/3Ideas Over Time
'Foster' implies a gradual process, not an instant change.
The seminar aimed to foster an understanding of cultural diversity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
While often positive, 'foster' can also apply to negative feelings or ideas.
The policy unintentionally fostered resentment among employees.
Pro Tip 1/3Encouraging Growth
Use 'foster' to show support for growing something intangible, like skills or relationships.
The teacher worked to foster confidence in her students.
Pro Tip 2/3Ideas Over Time
'Foster' implies a gradual process, not an instant change.
The seminar aimed to foster an understanding of cultural diversity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
While often positive, 'foster' can also apply to negative feelings or ideas.
The policy unintentionally fostered resentment among employees.
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if you are involved in a gift economy. This phrase might seem contradictory. After all, isn't a gift given for free? But in a gift economy, gifts given without explicit conditions are used to foster a system of social ties and obligations.
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to my foster parent I was not like the other boys I was transgender my foster mother's response was they kicked me out of the home to save the other children from what she calls the devil's creation I became one more nameless throw away
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although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
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says that even in small numbers, when there's consistency over time, change can happen. In the online world, we can foster minority influence by becoming upstanders. To become an upstander means instead of bystander apathy,
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
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It is essential the swap happens quickly before foster mum notices baby is missing. A bamboo distraction can only last so long.
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You know, it's a community vibe. JJ It might be surprising to think that self-sufficiency would foster a sense of community.
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What we can do about the...
and foster compassion." And Vicky's right. Which is why I'm here. Thank you.
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Dayananda Saraswati: The...
It needs the help of mother, or a foster mother, to survive.
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What is bipolar...
Remember, bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be controlled through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside,
Video examples
What is a gift economy?...
if you are involved in a gift economy. This phrase might seem contradictory. After all, isn't a gift given for free? But in a gift economy, gifts given without explicit conditions are used to foster a system of social ties and obligations.
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Walking in your truth as...
to my foster parent I was not like the other boys I was transgender my foster mother's response was they kicked me out of the home to save the other children from what she calls the devil's creation I became one more nameless throw away
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The psychology of...
although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
Video examples
The price of shame PIPE...
says that even in small numbers, when there's consistency over time, change can happen. In the online world, we can foster minority influence by becoming upstanders. To become an upstander means instead of bystander apathy,
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
foster mother's nurturing feelings overcome any differences for now but as adults these top predators will differ in almost every detail
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Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
It is essential the swap happens quickly before foster mum notices baby is missing. A bamboo distraction can only last so long.
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Living Off the Land in...
You know, it's a community vibe. JJ It might be surprising to think that self-sufficiency would foster a sense of community.
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What we can do about the...
and foster compassion." And Vicky's right. Which is why I'm here. Thank you.
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Dayananda Saraswati: The...
It needs the help of mother, or a foster mother, to survive.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
We have a very open culture at the company, where we foster a lot of interaction between not just me and people but between everyone else. It's an open floor plan. People have these desks where no one really has an office. I mean, I have a room where I meet with people. But it has all glass, so everyone can see into it and see what's going on.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Some of my foster families used to send me to the movies to get me out of the house and there I'd sit all day and way into the night. Up in front, there with the screen so big, a little kid all alone, and I loved it. I loved anything that moved up there and I didn't miss anything that happened and there was no popcorn either.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
There's no better place in the world for technology start-ups than Silicon Valley; there's such an incredible well of talent and capital and resources. The whole system is set up to foster the creation of new companies.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that.
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John Hickenlooper
American Politician
We need an economy that fosters and encourages competition and innovation.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I don't think I'll do foster care or adopt, to be quite honest.
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Mark Stevens
American Actor
Shouldn't a great museum foster serious seeing before all else?
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Rosie O'Donnell
American Comedian
It takes a lot to become a foster parent.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
A fault is fostered by concealment.
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Eric Garcetti
Algerian Politician
My wife and I are foster parents.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
We have a very open culture at the company, where we foster a lot of interaction between not just me and people but between everyone else. It's an open floor plan. People have these desks where no one really has an office. I mean, I have a room where I meet with people. But it has all glass, so everyone can see into it and see what's going on.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Some of my foster families used to send me to the movies to get me out of the house and there I'd sit all day and way into the night. Up in front, there with the screen so big, a little kid all alone, and I loved it. I loved anything that moved up there and I didn't miss anything that happened and there was no popcorn either.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
There's no better place in the world for technology start-ups than Silicon Valley; there's such an incredible well of talent and capital and resources. The whole system is set up to foster the creation of new companies.
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Joseph Campbell
American Author
One way or another, we all have to find what best fosters the flowering of our humanity in this contemporary life, and dedicate ourselves to that.
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John Hickenlooper
American Politician
We need an economy that fosters and encourages competition and innovation.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
I don't think I'll do foster care or adopt, to be quite honest.
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Mark Stevens
American Actor
Shouldn't a great museum foster serious seeing before all else?
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Rosie O'Donnell
American Comedian
It takes a lot to become a foster parent.
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Virgil
Roman Poet
A fault is fostered by concealment.
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Eric Garcetti
Algerian Politician
My wife and I are foster parents.
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