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IELTS word

foster

/ˈfΙ”stΙ™r/verb

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English definition

to encourage something to develop

Common phrases / collocations

  1. foster growth
  2. foster cooperation
  3. help foster

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The mentor fostered her engineering skills.

  2. 2.

    The programme fosters creativity.

  3. 3.

    Shared projects can foster cooperation.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An experienced mentor helps a young engineer improve a prototype.
to encourage something to develop
1guided practice
2confidence grows
mentor gives support→skill develops