Reared: meaning, definitions and examples

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reared

 

[ rɪəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

raising animals

To rear something means to bring it up, nurture it, or raise it, especially when referring to children or animals. It implies giving care, attention, and support for growth and development.

Synonyms

bring up, nurture, raise, rear

Examples of usage

  • They reared the chickens in their backyard.
  • She reared her children with love and discipline.
  • The farmer rears cattle for milking.
  • He was reared in a small town with strong family values.
Context #2 | Verb

making something upright

In another context, to rear can mean to lift something up, especially to an upright position. It often refers to actions involving chariots or horses, where they stand up on their hind legs.

Synonyms

lift, raise, rear up

Examples of usage

  • The horse reared up in excitement.
  • She watched the rider expertly rear the horse during the performance.
  • The car reared back after hitting the curb.
  • He reared the banner high for everyone to see.

Translations

Translations of the word "reared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criado

🇮🇳 पालन किया

🇩🇪 aufgezogen

🇮🇩 dibesarkan

🇺🇦 вихований

🇵🇱 wychowany

🇯🇵 育てられた

🇫🇷 élevé

🇪🇸 criado

🇹🇷 büyütüldü

🇰🇷 길러진

🇸🇦 تم تربيته

🇨🇿 vychován

🇸🇰 vychovaný

🇨🇳 抚养

🇸🇮 vzgojen

🇮🇸 alinn

🇰🇿 тәрбие берілген

🇬🇪 გაძლიერებული

🇦🇿 böyüdülmüş

🇲🇽 criado

Etymology

The word 'reared' comes from the Old English 'rīran', which means 'to rise, to raise.' It has evolved over centuries, maintaining the core meaning of raising or nurturing. In its early uses, it was often associated with rearing children or livestock. Over time, the word has been adapted in various contexts, retaining its fundamental sense of lifting or nurturing. In modern English, 'reared' serves as both a past tense and past participle form of 'rear.' It reflects a long-standing cultural emphasis on family, care, and raising animals, which has been an integral part of human civilization.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,458 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.