Parenting And Family Vocabulary

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.

adjective feeling or showing concern or anxiety about what may happen

• She was worried about the potential impact of the new policy on the company's bottom line.
• I'm worried that I won't be able to finish my homework in time.
• Don't be worried about what they think, just do you.
• The dark clouds gathered overhead, like worried thoughts crowding her mind.