Foster Definition & Meaning
foster
- adjective
- providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"
- noun
- United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
- verb
- promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education"
- bring up under fosterage; of children
- help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
"Foster" in song lyrics
See how foster is used in real songs:
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"But I rather be drinking coffee with my cigarette foster"
Aesop Rock — Water -
"I'll silence you lambs like Jodie Foster"
Poor Righteous Teachers f/ The Fugees — Allies -
"Why is it no one else wants to impress Jodie Foster?"
Sage Francis — Hoofprints in the Sand
Words that rhyme with foster
Usage tips for "foster"
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- What does foster mean?
- providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father" United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education" bring up under fosterage; of children help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"
- What part of speech is foster?
- Foster is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does foster have?
- Foster has 5 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).