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foster in Dutch

foster in Dutch is voedster, opvoeden, verzorgen — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.

foster in Dutch

voedster
adj
Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.
opvoeden
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
verzorgen
verb
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
aanmoedigen
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
kweken
verb
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.

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 Dutch?

"foster" in Dutch is voedster, opvoeden, verzorgen. 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 Dutch, "foster" is voedster, opvoeden, verzorgen.

Are there other ways to say "foster" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "foster": voedster, opvoeden, verzorgen, aanmoedigen, kweken.

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