fostered
v.v. to help something grow or develop over time. It is often used for feelings, ideas, or taking care of a child that is not your own.
v. to encourage the development or growth of ideas, feelings, or relationships; to provide parental care for a child without legal adoption.
The teacher fostered a love of reading in her students.
The government introduced new grants to ensure that local startups fostered innovation within the tech sector.
By creating an environment of open communication, the manager fostered a sense of mutual trust that significantly improved the team's overall productivity during the crisis.
Transitive verb — requires a direct object. When referring to childcare, it implies a temporary or non-biological arrangement.
The program fostered to new ideas.The program fostered new ideas.Foster is a transitive verb and should not be followed by the preposition 'to'.