definition of
foster

[1] #1 foster v. [further] promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education". wn

[2] #2 foster n. [Foster, Stephen Foster, Stephen Collins Foster] United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864). wn

[3] #3 foster s. [surrogate] providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father". wn

[4] #4 foster v. bring up under fosterage; of children. wn

[5] #5 foster v. [nurture] help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents". wn