Rear on
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Child upbringing
Refers to nurturing children, more than just physical care, implying emotional support.
Despite hardships, she reared on her children with great love and dedication.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant growth
Involves fostering plant life, often used by gardeners and farmers.
He successfully reared on rare orchids in his greenhouse.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional specificity
May be less commonly used in some English dialects; 'raise' is more universally understood.
She wasn't sure if her friends would understand 'rear on her kids' since it wasn't common in her country.
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