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

[ Syn: foster , stephen foster , stephen collins foster ]

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

[ Syn: surrogate ]

promote the growth of; Foster our childrens well-being and education

[ Syn: further ]

bring up under fosterage; of children

help develop, help grow; nurture his talents

[ Syn: nurture ]