reared

verb

Definition of rearednext
past tense of rear
1
as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young

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2
as in erected
to fix in an upright position it took all the men in the village to rear the frame for the barn, pulling hard at the ropes until all the sides were standing

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3
as in built
to form by putting together parts or materials the city has plans for rearing a new convention center over the next two years

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4
as in grew
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care an amateur who rears rare orchids in a professional-grade greenhouse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reared
  1. raised
  2. erected
  3. built
  4. grew
  5. cultivated
  6. fostered
  7. assembled
  8. produced
Verb
  • Musk, who is the CEO of Space X and Tesla, has benefitted from billions of dollars worth of federal contracts, including from NASA, the military and other US government agencies, and the announcement raised immediate concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • All proceeds raised go toward the buying and shipping of books.
    Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of raised
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  • But they were largely wiped out when dams were erected and blocked access to many of their original habitats.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The union and several locals erected a statue of him outside of its headquarters in 2022, for example.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of erected
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  • The train cars that will be sent to Lima were built between 1985 and 1987 and served millions of riders in the Bay Area until their retirement.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • With 40 hours of battery life and USB-C charging, they’re built for long listening sessions.
    Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of built
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  • Over time, the brand grew significantly due to its innovative blending techniques, strong branding, and global reach.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The chain grew rapidly during the 1970s and 1980s under General Mills’ ownership.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of grew
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  • However, the species favors the Tree of Heaven and wild and cultivated grapes.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than viewing life-work balance as an unattainable ideal, TCM reframes it as a dynamic process—one that can be cultivated through mindful attention to the body’s rhythms and natural cycles.
    Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of cultivated
Verb
  • These initiatives fostered connections among remote team members and maintained team cohesion and productivity.
    Alok Chanani, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Beyond direct financial aid, the fund has fostered a collaborative support ecosystem, strengthening organizations that include Foundation For The Carolinas.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostered
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  • Cost of ancillary products and assembled components increased to $342,865 from $187,841, reflecting the component costs associated with the rise in perpetual license sales of progressive gaming systems.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In London, the crowd assembled near a statue of Peter Pan, where handmade signs, balloons, and flowers were placed to honor Payne.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of assembled
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  • The Outrun arrives in theaters just a few weeks ahead of another Ronan project, Blitz—a glossy World War II epic produced by Apple Studios and helmed by 12 Years a Slave filmmaker Steve McQueen.
    Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Both the centerline propeller and thruster are electric and draw power from an efficient DC electrical grid supplied entirely by fuel cells directly running on methanol produced from renewable source.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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