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reared

/riːd/ verb · British & US
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What does reared mean?

verb

to bring up or raise (an animal) from birth, especially on a farm or in a zoo. to cause (an animal) to grow or develop in a particular way.

Example

"The farmer reared the calf from a young age."

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