No. 1,317 in Catalan
foment
Promotion or encouragement.
In a sentence
El foment de la lectura és essencial per als nens.
The promotion of reading is essential for children.
The word 'foment' is used here as a noun meaning 'promotion' or 'encouragement' of an activity or initiative.
És important fomentar els valors socials en els joves.
It's important to promote social values in young people.
The word 'fomentar' is used as a verb, meaning 'to promote' or 'to encourage' actions or qualities.
L’associació va rebre un premi pel foment del turisme local.
The association received an award for the promotion of local tourism.
In this case, 'foment' refers to 'promotion,' again stressing the action or strategy aimed at improvement or support of an idea.
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