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Meanings of foster in English

Portuguese
stephen foster
Catalan
stephen foster
Spanish
stephen foster

United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

stephen foster
Portuguese
incentivar
Spanish
promover

To promote the growth of.

incentivar
Spanish
nutrir

Help develop, help grow.

nutrir

Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties.

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Examples for "nurture"
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We need to rethink the way in which we nurture new PhDs.
The Guardian
2
He brought it up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Christianity and Progress
3
No chance of using that cash to nurture and develop new talent.
The Irish Times
4
The work of nurture in connection with the feelings is now apparent.
The Unfolding Life / A Study of Development with Reference to Re...
5
They must nurture their own true style that comes from deep within.
The Guardian
Usage of foster in English
1
What forms of political imagination can foster solidarity and catalyse political action?
The Daily Telegraph
2
Yet the EHB got just over 20 new foster parents that year.
The Irish Times
3
Events and educational activities take place all month to foster worldwide support.
The South African
4
A tougher market should foster innovation and better value services for clients.
Reuters
5
This would foster growth and jobs and reduce financing needs, he said.
Reuters
6
I want to foster community and change identity, said the passionate performer.
The South African
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Authorities claim this false news tended to create or foster public anxiety.
Radio NZ
8
Brown and needed a foster family while waiting for a permanent home.
Radio NZ
9
Some companies foster inspiration by encouraging employees to try new creative outlets.
BBC
10
It wasn't difficult being part of a large family with foster children.
The Guardian
11
If community members don't foster and adopt, those animals will be euthanised.
The South African
12
One year on, is Staying Put helping young people in foster care?
The Guardian
13
It was always made clear that foster children were with us temporarily.
The Guardian
14
This approach will foster research in the era of personalized precision medicine.
Pubmed
15
She told the police, her two former foster mothers and her friends.
News.com.au
16
But this is exactly the time to foster a child's natural helpfulness.
Wired
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