noun
Uncommon
fostering
Fostering (noun) means the practice of raising a child who is not one's biological offspring. Example: “Fostering gave the siblings a stable home after years in the system.”
noun
1
The practice of raising a child who is not one's biological offspring.
"Fostering gave the siblings a stable home after years in the system."
2
The encouragement or support of something's growth or development.
"The charity focuses on fostering literacy in rural schools."
How to use fostering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRaising a child as your own without adopting them, or more broadly, nurturing something's growth.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fosterings
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Rhymes for fostering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fostering” mean?
The word “fostering” means the practice of raising a child who is not one's biological offspring. In plain terms, raising a child as your own without adopting them, or more broadly, nurturing something's growth.
How do you use “fostering” in a sentence?
Here is “fostering” used in a sentence: “Fostering gave the siblings a stable home after years in the system.”
What is another word for “fostering”?
Words with a similar meaning to “fostering” include breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, raising and rearing.
What part of speech is “fostering”?
“Fostering” is a noun.
Is “fostering” a common word?
“Fostering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fostering” have?
“Fostering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the practice of raising a child who is not one's biological offspring.
