foster

Meanings

• verb

  to promote the growth of (a child or an animal) by providing care and protection

  - "The couple decided to foster a child in need."
  - "They fostered a stray kitten until it was old enough to be adopted."

• verb

  to provide care, protection, and financial support for (a child or an animal) until they can live independently

  - "The organization helps foster children by providing them with education and resources."
  - "The couple fostered a baby until her biological parents were able to take her back."

• noun

  a person or organization that provides care and support for children or animals in need

  - "The foster parents were very loving and caring towards their foster children."
  - "The animal shelter served as a foster home for stray animals until they could be adopted."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

hinder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foster
hostage , boastful , coastline , roast beef

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Variants

List of all variants of foster that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English fostrian, 'to bring up, educate, train, nurture'. From fost, 'a foster child'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 400,000 children in the United States are in foster care.

2. Foster care is a common practice in many countries around the world, with some having formal foster care systems in place.

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Related Concepts

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1. adoption: Fostering is often a precursor to adoption, as many foster parents go on to adopt their foster children.

2. guardianship: Fostering also involves a degree of guardianship, as the foster parents assume responsibility for the well-being and care of the foster child or animal.

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Culture

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Fostering has been a common practice throughout history, with records dating back to ancient civilizations. In literature, fostering is often depicted as a selfless act of kindness and love, providing a safe and nurturing environment for those in need. Fostering is also a significant aspect of many cultures, particularly in the context of indigenous communities and extended families.

How to Memorize "foster"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a loving couple caring for a foster child, providing them with food, shelter, and education.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'foster' with the idea of providing care and support to those in need.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fostering children is a caring endeavor'.

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