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- [faw-ster, fos-ter]
- /ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər/
- /ˈfɒstərə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [faw-ster, fos-ter]
- /ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər/
Definitions of fosterer word
- verb with object fosterer to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage: to foster new ideas. 1
- verb with object fosterer to bring up, raise, or rear, as a foster child. 1
- verb with object fosterer to care for or cherish. 1
- verb with object fosterer British. to place (a child) in a foster home. 1
- verb with object fosterer Obsolete. to feed or nourish. 1
- noun fosterer One who fosters; one who is somehow designated to care for and nurture someone. 1
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Origin of fosterer
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English fōstor nourishment, fōstrian to nourish; cognate with Old Norse fōstr; akin to food
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Parts of speech for Fosterer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fosterer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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