IELTS Anvil

foster

CEFR: B2

To encourage, cultivate, or promote the development and growth of ideas, skills, or cooperation.

Synonyms

nurture
cultivate

Common Collocations

foster innovation
foster cooperation
foster a sense of

Example Sentence

Interactive group seminars foster critical analytical dialogue far more effectively than passive lectures.

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