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Fostering: meaning, definitions and examples

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fostering

 

[ ˈfɒstərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

child development

Promoting the growth and development of a child through care, support, and encouragement.

Synonyms

cultivating, encouraging, nurturing

Examples of usage

  • Fostering a sense of belonging in children is crucial for their emotional well-being.
  • The orphanage focuses on fostering positive relationships between the children and their caregivers.
Context #2 | Verb

animal care

Providing a home and care for an animal in need, typically as part of an animal rescue organization.

Synonyms

sheltering, temporarily caring for

Examples of usage

  • She has been fostering dogs for several years, helping them find permanent homes.
  • The shelter relies on volunteers to assist in fostering abandoned kittens.

Translations

Translations of the word "fostering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fomento

🇮🇳 पालन-पोषण

🇩🇪 Förderung

🇮🇩 pembinaan

🇺🇦 виховання

🇵🇱 pielęgnowanie

🇯🇵 育成 (いくせい)

🇫🇷 promotion

🇪🇸 fomento

🇹🇷 teşvik

🇰🇷 육성 (육성)

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 podpora

🇸🇰 podpora

🇨🇳 促进 (cùjìn)

🇸🇮 spodbujanje

🇮🇸 efling

🇰🇿 қолдау

🇬🇪 ხელშეწყობა

🇦🇿 dəstək

🇲🇽 fomento

Etymology

The word 'fostering' originated from the Old English word 'fostrian', meaning to nourish or rear. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of providing care and support, not just for children but also for animals in need. Fostering has become an essential aspect of child welfare and animal rescue efforts, highlighting the importance of nurturing and temporary care in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,354, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.