Rear on

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phrasal verb

To take care of and guide the growth or development of living things, mainly plants or children.

She had to take another job to rear on her three children.
Visual representation of "rear on" - To take care of and guide the growth or development of living things, mainly plants or children.

Often appears as...

  • rear on own
  • rear on food
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Child upbringing

Refers to nurturing children, more than just physical care, implying emotional support.

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Despite hardships, she reared on her children with great love and dedication.
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Plant growth

Involves fostering plant life, often used by gardeners and farmers.

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He successfully reared on rare orchids in his greenhouse.
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Regional specificity

May be less commonly used in some English dialects; 'raise' is more universally understood.

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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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