Foster
v.kind, hopefulwarm
What it means
To encourage and support the growth of something valuable.
Reach for it when describing deliberate support for the growth of a valuable quality or relationship
Shared projects foster trust between neighboring schools.
Choose between these
6- everyday
words or conditions increase willingness
not when Brief encouragement may fail to sustain growth.
- warm
patient care supports healthy development
not when Nurture is more personal and organic.
- professional
barriers are removed so growth can occur
not when Enabling does not guide or encourage the result.
- professional
active policy increases adoption or progress
not when Promote can mean advertise without deeper support.
- professional
resources or help keep development possible
not when Support may maintain rather than grow.
- literary
ongoing attention develops a quality gradually
not when Cultivate can sound manipulative when applied to people.
Said against
3- discourage
- stifle
- hinder
It naturally appears in
3- foster trust
Shared work can foster trust.
- foster growth
Good feedback helps foster growth.
- foster cooperation
The new forum will foster cooperation.