Foster and Retard

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Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

Usage example: the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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Retard is an antonym for foster.

Retard verb - To cause to move or proceed at a less rapid pace.

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Foster is an antonym for retard.

life	foster life	retard life
development	foster development	retard development

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Retard and Foster. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/foster/retard

Foster & Retard. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/foster/retard>.

Retard or Foster. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/foster/retard.

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