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foster in Danish

foster in Danish is opfostre — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

foster in Danish

opfostre
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.

What does "foster" mean?

  1. verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
    "They've fostered several children over the years."
  2. verb To help something grow or develop, such as a skill, relationship, or idea.
    "The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students."
  3. adj Describing a family relationship based on care rather than blood, as in foster parent or foster child.
    "She grew up in a loving foster family."
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foster in a sentence

  • They've fostered several children over the years.
  • The teacher tried to foster a love of reading in her students.
  • The program fosters cooperation between local businesses.
  • She grew up in a loving foster family.

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What is "foster" in Danish?

"foster" in Danish is opfostre. foster means: To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

How do you use "foster" in a sentence?

Example: "They've fostered several children over the years." In Danish, "foster" is opfostre.

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