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fostering

/fˈɑstɝɪŋ/noun3 syllables

Fostering means: helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community.

Synonyms for fostering7

noun, as in helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

breeding, bringing up, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing

noun, as in encouragement; aiding the development of something

fosterage

What does fostering mean?2

noun

1

helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community“they debated whether nature or nurture was more important”

2

encouragement; aiding the development of something

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Fostering in a sentence

  • This generosity unites people, fostering goodwill and cooperation.DJ_Saidez
  • I take time to listen to my children's thoughts and feelings, fostering open communication.Nuel
  • Respectful dialogue is far more effective in fostering mutual understanding than condescending lectures.Amastan
  • Condemning hate speech is essential for fostering inclusivity.Amastan
  • Suffering on Earth will subside if we stop fostering it.Ergulis
  • John enjoys fostering his macho image.megamanenm
  • Fostering an inclusive mindset is important.Nuel
  • Rather than fostering a supportive community, the English teacher alienates foreign learners with their hurtful remarks.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of fostering

as a noun

plural
fosterings