dictionary.ptto fomentverbformalcommon/fumẽˈtaɾ/fo·men·tarPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1To promote, stimulate, or encourage the development or occurrence of something.Usage examples“The policy aims to foment economic growth.”“His speech served only to foment unrest.”SynonymspromoteencouragestimulateAntonymsinhibitdiscouragestifle
To promote, stimulate, or encourage the development or occurrence of something.Usage examples“The policy aims to foment economic growth.”“His speech served only to foment unrest.”SynonymspromoteencouragestimulateAntonymsinhibitdiscouragestifle