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Antonyms for foster

Grammar : Verb
Spell : faw-ster, fos-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər

Definition of foster

Origin :
  • Old English *fostrian "to supply with food, nourish, support," from fostor "food, nourishment, bringing up," from Proto-Germanic *fostrom, from root *foth-/*fod- (see food).
  • Meaning "to bring up a child with parental care" is from c.1200; that of "to encourage or help grow" is early 13c. of things; 1560s of feelings, ideas, etc. Old English also had the adjective meaning "in the same family but not related," in fostorfæder, etc. Related: Fostered; fostering.
  • verb promote, support
  • verb give care or accommodation to
Example sentences :
  • The Foster was bound to Belfast, which port we reached without any accident.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • “We'll go over to Mr. Foster's as soon as it is dark,” said Mrs. Dare.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • “Mrs. Foster and the girls will come over often,” said Dick.
  • Extract from : « The Dare Boys of 1776 » by Stephen Angus Cox
  • There is much in our country to create and foster this sentiment.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
  • And daring you may foster in your hearts as much as we in ours.
  • Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon
  • "One moment, Mr. Foster," said Crispin, an idea suddenly occurring to him.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "You shall have my horses, sir, and my note of hand as well," said Foster firmly.
  • Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini
  • I daresay she's fool enough to marry you,' was all Foster said.
  • Extract from : « Amy Foster » by Joseph Conrad
  • But there was in Foster a very genuine aversion to that match.
  • Extract from : « Amy Foster » by Joseph Conrad
  • The call was from Foster, just in from Ocean View and reporting for instructions.
  • Extract from : « The Million-Dollar Suitcase » by Alice MacGowan

Synonyms for foster

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