Foster and Surrogate

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Foster adjective - Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties.

Usage example: foster child

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Surrogate is a synonym for foster. In some cases you can use "Surrogate" instead an adjective "Foster".

Surrogate adjective - Providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties.

Usage example: surrogate father

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Foster is a synonym for surrogate. Sometimes you can use "Foster" instead an adjective "Surrogate".

Nearby Word: surrogacy

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