foster — to encourage or promote the development of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to encourage or promote the development of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːstər/
Korean meaning: 촉진하다, 발전시키다
Korean pronunciation: **포**스터
Example Sentences
- My math teacher tried to foster my love for numbers, but I still think algebra is just letters having an identity crisis.
- The company hopes to foster better communication between departments.
- Reading bedtime stories can foster a child's imagination and vocabulary.
foster
VERB//ˈfɔːstər//
to encourage or promote the development of something
A teacher fosters curiosity by encouraging students to explore new ideas.
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Good teachers foster what young minds hunger for.
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Origin
From Old English 'fostre' meaning food or nourishment, derived from Proto-Germanic 'fostra-' related to food and sustenance. The meaning evolved to include the nurturing sense of promoting growth and development.
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“My math teacher tried to foster my love for numbers, but I still think algebra is just letters having an identity crisis.”
“The company hopes to foster better communication between departments.”
“Reading bedtime stories can foster a child's imagination and vocabulary.”
“She decided to foster kittens because buying cat food in bulk made her feel important.”
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