fostering

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun encouragement; aiding the development of something
  2. noun helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
  3. verb promote the growth of

In classic literature

Synonyms

fosterage

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
encouragement

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