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foster

Definition for foster

verb as in promote, support

verb as in give care or accommodation to

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The Barbers fostered this radical idea through the very location of Music Inn, in Tanglewood’s shadow.

Labour MP John Whitby has fostered 26 children over two decades.

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Since the last conscript passed out in 2001 there have been various, nebulous attempts to retain something of the spirit of military service, which proponents said fostered a sense of cohesion and equality.

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As to the contention that less frequent reporting would foster more long-term planning by companies, evidence points otherwise.

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It also said the efforts "should be complemented by pro-growth structural reforms, including measures to foster more innovation and digitalisation, cut red tape, reduce labour supply constraints... and deepen European economic integration".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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