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fostered

[faw-sterd, fos-terd] / ˈfɔ stərd, ˈfɒs tərd /
ADJECTIVE
backed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
approved assisted endorsed favored
STRONG
advocated aided bankrolled bolstered boosted championed encouraged financed furthered helped promoted propped seconded sponsored underwritten upheld
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapproved
WEAK
backless discouraged opposed
ADJECTIVE
protected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
covered guaranteed guarded preserved secured sheltered
STRONG
camouflaged cherished defended disguised ensconced harbored safeguarded shaded
WEAK
cared for immune safe
Antonyms
STRONGEST
exposed
WEAK
insecure susceptible unprotected unsheltered vulnerable weak
ADJECTIVE
raised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bred educated trained
STRONG
nourished nursed prepared reared
WEAK
brought up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inexperienced
WEAK
lowered reduced taken down

Example Sentences

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Jo fostered Baxter from Spaniel Aid in March 2024 and said he was the "most loving, lovable and happy dog... a real character".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

It fostered an unprecedented youth-mental-health crisis that’s still playing out today.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Through it all, Nvidia has fostered a devoted set of customers, just like Apple.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Social-media platforms have fostered unprecedented levels of connection, while leaving many users anxious and lonely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

The give-and-take of scientific discussion was fostered by another Lawrence innovation: the Journal Club, a weekly colloquium to which all the Rad Lab staff and visitors from other departments were invited.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik