fostering

UK
/ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔstərɪŋ/
fosteringnoun
fosterings
pl
Translations
Fostering a child requires patience and understanding.
Воспитание ребенка требует терпения и понимания.
The fostering of abandoned animals is a noble cause.
Уход за брошенными животными — это благородное дело.
Definitions
The act of raising or bringing up a child who is not one's own by birth, typically in a temporary arrangement.
The couple decided to take up fostering to provide a loving home for children in need.
The encouragement or promotion of the development of something, especially something desirable.
The fostering of innovation is crucial for the growth of the tech industry.
fosteringadjective
more fostering
Comp.
most fostering
Super.
Attributive use referring to matters connected with foster care.
Definitions
Relating to the temporary care of children by foster parents.
Local authorities are responsible for fostering services and support.
fosteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘encouraging or nurturing’.
Definitions
Encouraging the growth or development of someone or something; nurturing.
She created a fostering atmosphere where every idea was welcomed.
fosterverb

fostering

Gerund

fostered
Past Simple
fostered
Past Participle
fostering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɒstə/
US
/ˈfɔstər/
Translations
They decided to foster a child from the orphanage.
Они решили воспитывать ребенка из детского дома.
The teacher's goal is to foster a love for reading in her students.
Цель учителя - поощрять любовь к чтению у своих учеников.
The new policy is designed to foster economic growth.
Новая политика направлена на то, чтобы способствовать экономическому росту.
Definitions
To encourage the development or growth of something, especially something desirable.
The teacher's goal was to foster a love of reading in her students.
To bring up a child that is not one's own by birth, often temporarily.
The couple decided to foster a child while they waited for the adoption process to be completed.
fosternoun
Definitions
A child or animal receiving temporary parental care instead of its biological family.
The rescue currently has three fosters waiting to be adopted.
fosteradjective
Definitions
Providing parental care and nurture to a child who is not one's own by birth.
The foster parents were dedicated to providing a loving home for the children in their care.