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v. reared, rear·ing, rears v.tr. 1. To care for (children or a child) during the early stages of life; bring up. See Usage Note at raise. 2. To tend (growing plants or animals). 3. To build; erect. 4. Archaic To lift upright; raise. v.intr. 1. To rise on the hind legs, as a horse. 2. To rise high in the air; tower. [Middle English reren, to raise, from Old English rǣran; see er-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] rearer n. |
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