foster
/ˈfɑːstər/
fos · ter
ˈfɑːs · tər
English Definition
v. encourage, bring up
Significado en Español
fomentar, adoptar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thúc đẩy, nhận nuôi
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Example Sentence
Good teachers foster creativity.
好老师培养创造力。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
foster (raise or rear)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word foster in the context of encouraging growth or development.
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A
neglect
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B
nurture
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C
hinder
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D
forsake
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B — nurture.
“foster” means v. encourage, bring up
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Good teachers always try to ______ a love of learning in every child.
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A
crush
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B
foster
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C
discourage
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D
smother
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B — foster.
“foster” means v. encourage, bring up
Common questions about “foster”
What does “foster” mean?
foster — v. encourage, bring up. In Chinese: 促进，收养，养育.
How do you pronounce “foster”?
foster is pronounced /ˈfɑːstər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fos · ter.
How do you use “foster” in a sentence?
Good teachers foster creativity. (好老师培养创造力。)
What are synonyms for “foster”?
encourage, nurture — all close in meaning to foster (v. encourage, bring up).
Is “foster” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. foster appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “foster”?
foster (raise or rear)
