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Fostering Definition & Meaning

fostering
noun
  1. encouragement; aiding the development of something
  2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

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Frequently asked questions

What does fostering mean?
encouragement; aiding the development of something helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
What part of speech is fostering?
Fostering is a noun.
How many definitions does fostering have?
Fostering has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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