Foster (film) definition

(1) Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

"Foster parent"

"Foster child"

"Foster home"

"Surrogate father"

(2) United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)

(3) Help develop, help grow

"Nurture his talents"

(4) Bring up under fosterage; of children

(5) Promote the growth of

"Foster our children's well-being and education"