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Definitions from the WebFoster SonNoun: A male child who is not biologically related to the parents but has been taken into their family as part of the foster care system. Example sentence: She had always dreamed of having a foster son, and finally, her wish came true when she met the young boy at the adoption agency. Adjective: Describing someone who has been raised as a son by parents who are not biologically related to them. Example sentence: Despite not being his biological child, she loved him as her foster son and treated him no differently than her own children. Verb: To nurture, raise, or care for someone who is not one's biological child as if they were one's own son. Example sentence: After the tragic accident, she decided to foster her deceased sister's son and provide him with a loving home. Local Usage: Term used in specific regions to refer to a boy who is raised by a family within the local community. Example sentence: In our small town, it is not uncommon to see families taking in foster sons who have lost their parents in accidents. Possible Related Products: | ||||
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