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Learn “Foster”

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Foster

verb/FOS-ter/

Meaning

To help something grow or develop, or to care for a child temporarily.

In context

The family offered to foster a rescued kangaroo joey.

Remember it

Foster sounds like 'foster care' — you nurture and help something grow.

Use it well

Use foster for encouraging ideas, skills or feelings, or for caring for the young.