Foster

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To encourage the development of something or provide temporary care for a child.

“The program aims to foster creativity in young artists.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfɒstə/

Syllables

fos·ter

Related Words

Synonyms

nurtureencourage promote

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common letters with -ER ending pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; good balance of vowels and consonants.

Words Related to Foster

Anagrams of Foster

Words that use exactly the same letters as “foster”.

forest

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “foster” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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Words you can make from Foster

Shorter words formed from the letters in “foster”.

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Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “foster”.

efforts forests

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