formandfoster

verb
UK /ˌfɔːm ənd ˈfɒstə/
US /ˌfɔːrm ənd ˈfɔːstər/

To help something grow and get strong.

Good teachers form and foster a love of reading in their students.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. To build something up and take care of it over time.

The club was formed and fostered by a small group of neighbors.

3. To shape a skill or habit and help it improve.

Practice helps form and foster good study habits.

4. To create a friendship or team and keep it healthy.

The camp aims to form and foster lasting friendships among campers.