Synonyms of fostering

fostering 1 of 3

adjective

as in nurturing

Related Words

• nurturing
• promoting
• encouraging
• facilitating
• forwarding
• furthering
• assisting
• smoothing
• aiding
• easing
• abetting

Dissimilar Words

• prophylactic
• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• deterrent
• neutralizing
• deterring
• nullifying
• negating

fostering

2 of 3

noun

as in promotion

Related Words

• promotion
• facilitation
• directing
• commanding
• consignment
• empowerment
• entrustment
• ordering
• commendation
• mandate
• accreditation
• delegation
• license
• commission
• authorization

fostering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of foster

1

as in promoting

to help the growth or development of

the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• cultivating
• encouraging
• nurturing
• furthering
• advancing
• forwarding
• assisting
• advocating
• supporting
• incubating
• nourishing
• aiding
• nursing
• upholding
• endorsing
• funding
• financing
• subsidizing
• championing
• underwriting
• backing
• abetting
• advertising
• boosting
• publicizing
• working (for)
• patronizing
• endowing
• staking
• plugging
• touting
• agitating (for)
• campaigning (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preventing
• inhibiting
• hindering
• prohibiting
• discouraging
• forbidding
• fighting
• proscribing
• banning
• combating
• opposing
• outlawing
• enjoining
• frustrating
• countering
• barring
• interdicting
• battling
• suppressing
• contending (with)
• stifling
• repressing
• retarding
• checking
• subduing
• squashing
• arresting
• halting
• impeding
• obstructing
• interfering (with)
• squelching
• hobbling
• encumbering
• snuffing (out)
• shackling
• fettering
• manacling

2

as in raising

to bring to maturity through care and education

a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raising
• nurturing
• breeding
• promoting
• teaching
• cultivating
• educating
• rearing
• nourishing
• feeding
• nursing
• bringing up
• watching
• attending
• supplying
• disciplining
• fathering
• furthering
• training
• cradling
• instructing
• leading
• mothering
• mentoring
• ministering (to)
• guiding
• providing (for)
• advancing
• preparing
• enlightening
• caring (for)
• forwarding
• showing
• schooling
• indoctrinating
• tutoring
• edifying
• directing
• minding
• shepherding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abusing
• ignoring
• mistreating
• neglecting
• maltreating
• mishandling
• harming
• ill-treating
• hurting
• injuring
• ill-using

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fostering

Noun

Try just a weekend Life is busy, and long-term fostering — which can last years — isn’t for everyone. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026

Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said. — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 19 May 2026

Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026

Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026

The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter. — Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Dec. 2025

These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based. — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2025

Verb

Central bankers adjust the target range on the fed funds rate for two reasons — their dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering stable prices. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

FilmNation Entertainment Founder and CEO Glen Basner will receive the Game Changer Award this evening at the Zurich Summit, the annual industry event aimed at fostering transatlantic connections taking place within the Zurich Film Festival. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

The shelter then can take steps toward adoption and fostering the animal, according to Special Assistant Dist. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

RioMarket 2026 will count with the presence of participants of the Generation Program, Rio Fest’s initiative dedicated to the use of films in fostering education for children and teenagers in Rio. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

His passion for fostering the community was inspiring and sticks with me. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

To test their theory, the study’s authors examined 29 exoplanet neighbors previously flagged for potentially fostering liquid water. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026

This edition raised money for a cultural center fostering fashion, music and artistic talent at the Quarto Oggiaro Library in northwestern Milan. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Members must commit to progress in three areas — building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness — and are required to report on progress on a regular basis. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026