Noun
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United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
- stephen foster - stephen collins foster
Verb
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help develop, help grow
"nurture his talents"
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bring up under fosterage
of children
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promote the growth of
"Foster our children's well-being and education"
Adjective
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providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
"foster parent"
"foster child"
"foster home"
"surrogate father"