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fosterer
Variant of foster
transitive verb
- to bring up with care; rear
- to help to grow or develop; stimulate; promote: to foster discontent
- to cling to in one's mind; cherish: foster a hope
adjective
- having the standing of a specified member of the family, though not by birth or adoption, and giving, receiving, or sharing the care appropriate to that standing: foster parent, foster brother
- designating or relating to such care
Related Forms:
- fosterer noun
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