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Foster

/ˈfɒstə/
To encourage the development, growth, or success of something, often by providing support and care.

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Examples:

Belle placed her in a foster home until she was eight.

The shelter aimed to foster kindness among the community.

He enrolled in a course to foster his love for writing.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from Old English fostrian meaning to nourish or rear, related to Old Norse fostra and akin to Latin alere meaning to nourish.

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