Dictionary definition · Foster
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"
adjective
- providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties"foster parent"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).