dictionary.pt

to foment

verbformal/fumẽˈtaɾ/medium

fo·men·tar

Definition

To promote, stimulate, or encourage the development or occurrence of something.
The policy aims to foment economic growth.
His speech served only to foment unrest.

Etymology

Do latim 'fomentare', de 'fomentum' (cataplasma, remédio).

Related words