Rear (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Erect
• Raise
• Put Up
• Set Up

Hypernyms

• Construct
• Build

Meaning ²

Look after a child until it is an adult; "raise a family"; "bring up children".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Raise
• Nurture
• Parent
• Bring Up

Related Words

• Rearing (noun)

Meaning ³

Stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds; "The horse reared in terror".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The startled mare reared up on her hind legs and galloped away quickly.
• The two stallions began to rear and kick as they fought for dominance.
• Panicked by the loud noise, the horse reared in terror and threw its rider.
• As the coyotes approached, the bear reared up on its hind legs and growled fiercely.
• Frightened by the flames, the terrified elephant reared and trumpeted loudly.

Synonyms

• Rise Up

Meaning ⁴

Rise up; "The building rose before them".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Rise
• Lift

Hypernyms

• Look
• Appear

Hyponyms

• Hulk
• Loom
• Tower

Meaning ⁵

Cause to rise up.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Erect

Hypernyms

• Elevate
• Get Up
• Lift
• Bring Up

Hyponyms

• Prick
• Cock Up
• Set Up