upbringing — the care and training received while growing up as a child
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the care and training received while growing up as a child
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Despite his wealthy upbringing, he chose to live like a monk and eat only instant noodles.
- Her traditional upbringing taught her to always respect her elders.
- My upbringing prepared me for everything except how to fold fitted sheets.
upbringing
NOUN[/ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/]
the care and training received while growing up as a child
the care and training received while growing up as a child
Good upbringing means bringing joy through singing
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word developed from the combination of 'up' (upward) and 'bring' (to carry or convey), literally meaning to raise and nurture a child by drawing them upward. The metaphor compares child-rearing to carefully cultivating a young seedling toward growth.
Breakdown
up- (upward direction) + bring (to carry, convey) + -ing (gerund/noun suffix), forming a compound that denotes the process of raising and nurturing a child from infancy to maturity.
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📝Examples
“Despite his wealthy upbringing, he chose to live like a monk and eat only instant noodles.”
“Her traditional upbringing taught her to always respect her elders.”
“My upbringing prepared me for everything except how to fold fitted sheets.”
“Children from different upbringings often have varying perspectives on life.”
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