Synonyms for

Upbringing

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

Definition

The process of raising and educating a child.

Synonyms & similar words

fosterage rearing fostering bringingup nurture raising breeding parenting nurturing child-rearing training teaching education development cultivation discipline guidance care fostering rearing molding tending cherishing raising shaping upbringing

Synonyms by register

Formal

nurture cultivation education socialization

Informal

raising parenting bringing up

Literary

foison breeding

Antonyms

neglect abandonment disregard indifference lack of care

Common collocations

  • good upbringing
  • poor upbringing
  • childhood upbringing
  • family upbringing
  • religious upbringing
  • strict upbringing
  • working-class upbringing

Word family

noun upbringing
verb bring up
adjective upbrought

Usage note

Upbringing refers to the way parents or guardians raise a child. It often carries a connotation of the moral or intellectual development provided.

Example sentences

  1. My parents' upbringing taught me to always be kind to others.
  2. A good upbringing can shape a child's future.
  3. The school focuses on providing a nurturing upbringing for all students.
  4. She credits her success to her parents' upbringing.
  5. The book discusses the impact of upbringing on a child's development.

Quotes

  • A child's upbringing is the foundation that shapes the rest of their life.
  • The quality of a child's upbringing is reflected in their behavior and actions.
  • A parent's love and guidance is the most important aspect of a child's upbringing.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words