fostered

Definitions

Encouraged or promoted the development or growth of something.

Provided parental care to a child not related by blood or legal adoption for a period of time.

Examples

The teacher fostered a love of reading in her students by introducing them to diverse and engaging literature.

The organization fostered a collaborative environment where employees felt comfortable sharing their innovative ideas.

Synonyms

encouraged promoted nurtured cultivated supported advanced furthered

Antonyms

discouraged hindered suppressed neglected stifled thwarted opposed