1. raises or brings up (a child or young animal)
2. rises up on the hind legs (of a horse or similar animal)
3. builds or constructs (something tall)

1. the back parts or hindmost portions of something

Examples

• She rears three children on her own.
• The farmer rears cattle and sheep on his land.
• The frightened horse rears when it sees the snake.
• The city rears magnificent skyscrapers along the waterfront.
• The soldiers attacked from the rears of the enemy formations.
• The rears of the buildings face the parking lot.
• He rears prize-winning horses for competition.