fostering
13 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #42,682
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
encouragement; aiding the development of something
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɑːstɝːɪŋ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural fosterings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).