Meaning & use
reared
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Brought up and cared for a child until they are grown, or, of an animal, raised it to maturity; also, rose up on the hind legs.
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She was reared on a small farm in rural Vermont.
The startled horse reared up and nearly threw its rider.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British English uses 'reared' where American English often prefers 'raised' for children.
Words with a similar meaning
raisedbrought up
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Rose up on the hind legs, especially said of a horse.
The stallion reared in fright at the sudden noise.
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