fostering

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: fos-ter-ing (3)

English Definition

Encouraging the development of something, or caring for a child.

Example Sentence

The school is fostering a love of learning in its students.

US IPA /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈfɒstərɪŋ/

nurturing encouraging promoting cultivating supporting

discouraging hindering neglecting