foster in German
foster in German is Pflege-, (in Pflege) aufziehen, (in Pflege) großziehen — foster means to raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
foster in German
Pflege-
(in Pflege) aufziehen
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
(in Pflege) großziehen
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
fördern
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
nähren
(transitive) To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
pflegen
(transitive) To promote the development of something; to cultivate and grow a thing.
fördern
(transitive) To nurse or cherish something.
nähren
(transitive) To nurse or cherish something.
What does "foster" mean?
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verb To raise or care for a child who is not biologically one's own.
"They've fostered several children over the years."
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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."
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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 German?
"foster" in German is Pflege-, (in Pflege) aufziehen, (in Pflege) großziehen. 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 German, "foster" is Pflege-, (in Pflege) aufziehen, (in Pflege) großziehen.
Are there other ways to say "foster" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "foster": Pflege-, (in Pflege) aufziehen, (in Pflege) großziehen, fördern, nähren, pflegen.
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