rearing — the care and training of young animals or children
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the care and training of young animals or children
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was famous in the village for her excellent chicken rearing skills.
- The rearing elephant in the circus looked like it was asking for a high-five.
- Modern rearing techniques have greatly improved livestock health.
rearing
NOUN[/ˈrɪrɪŋ/]
the care and training of young animals or children
the care and training of young animals or children
Rearing requires both caring and sharing!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ræran', meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift up'. The verb originally referred to the physical act of elevating or setting something upright, which was later extended metaphorically to the sense of nurturing and caring for children.
Breakdown
ræran (to raise, lift up) + -ing (present participle/gerund suffix forming a noun or continuous action). The suffix -ing transforms the verb into a noun or verbal adjective indicating an ongoing process.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was famous in the village for her excellent chicken rearing skills.”
“The rearing elephant in the circus looked like it was asking for a high-five.”
“Modern rearing techniques have greatly improved livestock health.”
“His rearing style was so strict that even his houseplants stood at attention.”
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