[영어 단어] foster

 

foster

[풔s터r]
조성하다, 발전시키다
육성하다, 촉진하다
(분노, 기억 등을) 불러 일으키다
(수양부모로서) 아이를 맡아 기르다, 위탁 양육하다
(친부모 같이) 사랑하는, 보살펴 주는,

Foster parents are people who officially take a child into their family for a period of time, without becoming the child's legal parents. The child is referred to as their foster child.
If you foster a child, you take it into your family for a period of time, without becoming its legal parent.
To foster something such as an activity or idea means to help it to develop.
President Donald Trump addressed a group of African leaders during his trip to New York. He told them: "We hope to extend our economic partnerships with countries that are committed to self-reliance and to fostering opportunities for job creating in both Africa and the United States. Africa has tremendous business potential and represents a vast array of markets." The company's donations to charities foster a lot of goodwill in the community.
The magazine's editor fostered attention to detail among her employees.
Joining a local volunteer organization can help you foster a sense of community.