foster(noun) United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
(verb) help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
(verb) bring up under fosterage; of children
(verb) promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education"
(adjective satellite) providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
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