Upreared: meaning, definitions and examples
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upreared
[ ʌpˈrɪrd ]
past tense
The term 'upreared' is the simple past tense of the verb 'uprear'. It means to lift or rear up, particularly in reference to an animal that raises itself up on its hind legs. This action can also apply to creating or erecting something, especially in a figurative sense. 'Upreared' often conveys a sense of deliberate elevation, whether physically or in terms of ideas or spirits.
Synonyms
elevated, erected, lifted, raised, reared.
Examples of usage
- The horse upreared in a display of strength.
- She upreared her expectations after hearing good news.
- The statue was upreared in the center of the plaza.
Translations
Translations of the word "upreared" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erguido
🇮🇳 उर्ध्वगामी
🇩🇪 aufgerichtet
🇮🇩 ditegakkan
🇺🇦 піднятий
🇵🇱 wzniesiony
🇯🇵 持ち上げられた
🇫🇷 élevé
🇪🇸 erguido
🇹🇷 yükseltilmiş
🇰🇷 세워진
🇸🇦 مرفوع
🇨🇿 vystavený
🇸🇰 zdvihnutý
🇨🇳 抬起的
🇸🇮 dvignjen
🇮🇸 hækkuð
🇰🇿 көтерілген
🇬🇪 მოწეული
🇦🇿 qaldırılmış
🇲🇽 erguido
Etymology
The word 'uprear' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'rear', where 'rear' comes from Old English 'hrian', meaning to raise or lift. The prefix 'up-' intensifies the action, suggesting an upward motion or elevation. The term has been used in English literature since the late 16th century, indicating both physical and metaphorical applications. Often, it is used in poetic or literary contexts to describe acts of lifting, whether animals rearing on their hind legs or ideas being elevated to prominence. The transformation into 'upreared' follows the typical pattern of regular verb conjugation in English, capturing a moment in time when the action has been completed. This verb thus carries a sense of both strength and significance in the actions it depicts.