Uprear

Pronunciation: /ʌpˈrɪr/

Definitions of uprear

verb to raise up or lift upwards

Example Sentences

A1 The construction workers uprear the steel beams to build the new skyscraper.

A2 The mother had to uprear her children on her own after her husband passed away.

B1 The artist used clay to uprear a beautiful sculpture in the park.

B2 The team of engineers uprear the massive bridge in record time.

C1 The organization aims to uprear disadvantaged youth through mentorship programs.

C2 The visionary leader upreared a successful company from humble beginnings.

Examples of uprear in a Sentence

formal The artist used a crane to uprear the large sculpture in the town square.

informal I watched as the workers upreared the tent for the outdoor event.

slang Let's uprear this project and get it done before the deadline.

figurative The leader's charisma and passion upreared the spirits of the team during a difficult time.

Grammatical Forms of uprear

• past tense: upreared
• plural: uprear
• comparative: more uprear
• superlative: most uprear
• present tense: uprears
• future tense: will uprear
• perfect tense: has upreared
• continuous tense: is uprearing
• singular: uprears
• positive degree: uprear
• infinitive: uprear
• gerund: uprearing
• participle: uprearing

Origin and Evolution of uprear

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'uprear' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'up' and 'rear' meaning to raise or lift up.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uprear' has retained its original meaning of raising or lifting up, but may also be used metaphorically to signify support or upliftment in a non-physical sense.