Foster

1. noun

   United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

   Similar: stephen foster, stephen collins foster

2. adjective

   providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

   “foster parent”

   Similar: surrogate

3. verb

   bring up under fosterage; of children

4. verb

   help develop, help grow

   “nurture his talents”

   Similar: nurture