reared US
rɪrd
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Definition of reared - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

upbringingUSraised or brought upUS
  • The reared child was well-mannered and polite.
  • The reared animals were healthy and strong.
  • The reared plants thrived in the new environment.
nurtured raised
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Origin of reared

Old English, ræran (raise)

Terms with reared included in their meaning

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farming
pig reared for its bacon
farm breed
sheep breed reared for meat and wool
cadeadj.
hand-reared
brought up by hand
dairy cattle
cattle reared for milk production

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  1. French:élevé, ...
  2. German:aufgezogen, ...
  3. Italian:educato, ...
  4. Spanish:formado, ...
  5. Portuguese:educado, ...
  6. Chinese:养育的, ...
  7. Japanese:育てられた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَبّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגוּדָּל, ...
  10. Russian:воспитанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вихований, ...
  12. Hindi:पालित, ...
rear
rɪr

Definition of rear - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
last positionposition at the back in a line
  • He stood at the rear of the queue.
back hindmost
2.
body anatomybuttocks or bottom
  • She fell and landed on her rear.
backside butt
3.
position termsback part of something
  • The car was damaged at the rear.
back hindquarters posterior
4.
militaryTECH.back part of a military forceTECH.
  • The troops protected the rear during the retreat.
back hindquarters

Verb

1.
familytr.care for children until they are adultstr.
  • She reared her children with love and care.
foster nurture raise
2.
movementtr.raise to an upright positiontr.
  • He reared the fallen flagpole to its original position.
elevate lift raise
3.
horsesintr.rise up on hind legsintr.
  • The horse reared suddenly during the parade.
prance rise
4.
constructiontr.construct or build somethingtr.
  • They reared a new monument in the park.
assemble erect

Adjective

positionat the back part
  • The rear entrance was locked.
back hind posterior
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Expressions with rear

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rise on the hind legs
The horse reared up suddenly, startling everyone.
be the last in a sequence
He brought up the rear in the list of speakers.
take action to protect oneself from blame
He made copies of the emails to cover his rear.
start moving or working faster or with more effort
You need to get your rear in gear or you'll be late!
understand basic things or have basic competence
He doesn't know his head from his rear.
appear or emerge in an unpleasant way
The issue of corruption reared its ugly head again.

Origin of rear

Old English, ræran (to raise)

Examples of rear in a sentence

  • She found a seat at the rear of the theater.
  • He injured his rear during the game.
  • The chair was uncomfortable for his rear.
  • The rear of the building was covered in ivy.
  • The rear of the plane had extra legroom.
  • The general ordered reinforcements to the rear.

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  1. French:arrière, élever, ...
  2. German:Ende, aufziehen, ...
  3. Italian:fondo, crescere, ...
  4. Spanish:parte trasera, criar, ...
  5. Portuguese:traseira, criar, ...
  6. Chinese:后面, 抚养, ...
  7. Japanese:後ろ, 育てる, ...
  8. Arabic:مؤخرة الصف, رَبَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַאֲסֵף, לְגַדֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:хвост, воспитывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:хвіст, виховувати, ...
  12. Hindi:पिछला स्थान, लालन-पालन करना, ...

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