foster

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

promote the growth of; "Foster our children's well-being and education"

bring up under fosterage; of children

help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties; "foster parent"; "foster child"; "foster home"; "surrogate father"