to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage

to foster new ideas.

to bring up, raise, or rear, as a foster child.

to care for or cherish.

British . to place (a child) in a foster home.

Obsolete . to feed or nourish.

verb

condemn , discourage , ignore , neglect

verb

advance , back , champion , cherish , cultivate , encourage , feed , foment , forward , further , harbor , nurse , nurture , serve , stimulate , uphold , assist , bring up , care for , entertain , favor , help , house , lodge , minister to , nourish , oblige , raise , rear , shelter , sustain , take care of , advocate , befriend , breed , food , promote , support