Synonyms for

Rear

Verb / rɪr / Another word for rear — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to raise, care for, and educate (a child) until adulthood

Synonyms & similar words

bum tailend ass bringup erect hindquarters arse derriere fundament keister hindend bottom rearward raise tooshie backside back front stern butt head fanny riseup buns nurture raise nurture train educate develop cultivate foster parent support form discipline instruct guide tend

Synonyms by register

Formal

posterior hind back

Informal

back end tail end butt

Literary

stern aft

Antonyms

front fore anterior leading van head

Common collocations

  • rear view mirror
  • rear end collision
  • at the rear
  • rear of the bus
  • rear admiral
  • rear guard
  • rear wheel drive

Word family

noun rear
verb rear
adjective rear

Usage note

As a verb, 'rear' often implies raising something up, like a horse rearing. As a noun or adjective, it refers to the back part of something.

Example sentences

  1. My parents reared me to be kind and respectful to others.
  2. The farmer rears cows and chickens on his farm.
  3. It is important to rear a puppy properly so it grows up to be a well-behaved dog.
  4. She decided to rear her children without the help of a nanny.
  5. The school is helping to rear the next generation of leaders.

Quotes

  • The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith. - Billy Graham
  • The soul is healed by being with children. - Fyodor Dostoevsky
  • Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded. - Jess Lair

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