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surrogate vs foster

foster vs surrogate

surrogate is a noun but foster is not a noun.

surrogate and foster both are adjectives.

surrogate is not a verb while foster is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surrogate Yes Yes No No
foster No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, surrogate and foster are synonyms defined as:
  • surrogate and foster: providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
surrogate (noun) foster (noun)
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
someone who takes the place of another person
surrogate (adjective) foster (adjective)
providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
surrogate (verb) foster (verb)
help develop, help grow
promote the growth of
bring up under fosterage; of children
Difference between surrogate and foster

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