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- pronunciation:
- rir
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rears, rearing, reared |
| definition 1: |
to raise to adulthood; bring up.
My uncle rears chickens on his farm.- synonyms:
- raise
- similar words:
- care for, cherish, cultivate, develop, foster, take care of
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| definition 2: |
to raise upright.
The snake reared its head to strike.- synonyms:
- erect, raise, stand
- similar words:
- elevate, hoist
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| definition 3: |
to rise on the hind legs.
The horse reared and galloped away.
- similar words:
- arise, buck
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| related words: |
construct, found, stand, toss |
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