Animal Care And Welfare Terminology

verb to treat with excessive indulgence or care

• The wealthy family would cosset their children with expensive toys and lavish vacations.
• She tends to cosset her pet dog with gourmet treats and cozy blankets.
• I'm going to cosset myself with a spa day this weekend.
• The artist would cosset his creative ideas, nurturing them until they were ready to be brought to life.

noun the process of caring for and bringing up children or young animals

adjective relating to the upbringing or care of children or young animals

• The process of rearing children requires a lot of patience and dedication.
• She's done a great job rearing her kids on her own.
• My mom is a pro at rearing us unruly bunch.
• Rearing a successful business takes careful planning and hard work.