foster (
http://definr.com/foster)
adj : providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not
related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent";
"foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father" [syn:
surrogate]
n : United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of
the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) [syn:
Foster,
Stephen Foster,
Stephen Collins Foster]
v 1: promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and
education" [syn:
further]
2: bring up under fosterage; of children
3: help develop, help grow [syn:
nurture]