Synonyms for

Rearing

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

Definition

to raise or bring up (a child or animal)

Synonyms & similar words

riseup erect rear bringup raise bringingup lift putup setup parent nurture rampant fosterage level rise raising breeding fostering upbringing raising nurturing training fostering cultivating developing educating parenting tending maturing feeding sustaining supporting maintaining upbringing

Example sentences

  1. The farmer is rearing cows for their milk.
  2. She is proud of rearing her children all by herself.
  3. The zoo is rearing endangered species for conservation purposes.
  4. My parents are rearing me to be independent and responsible.
  5. The teacher is rearing her students to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Quotes

  • The child is father of the man.
  • We are born not only into a family but into a historical and cultural context.
  • The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.

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