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The past tense form of 'foster' is fostered. Example: They fostered a sense of community in their neighborhood. (They fostered a sense of community in their neighborhood.)
Definition of “foster”
- to encourage or promote the development or growth of something
- to provide care and support to a child or animal as a foster parent
- to nurture or raise someone or something as if they were one's own
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | fostered |
| Past Continuous | fostering |
| Past Perfect | fostered |
Example
They fostered a sense of belonging in their team.
Example
She fostered a love for reading in her children.
Example
At that time, he was fostering a supportive environment for his employees.
Example
We were fostering a sense of responsibility in our students.
Example
By the end of the project, they had fostered strong relationships with their clients.
Example
She had fostered a sense of trust among her colleagues.
