rear synonyms

rear

n.

hind part, back, back seat, rear end, tail end, stern, posterior, rump, butt*; see also back 1, 2, rump.

rear

v.

  1. To raise upright

    lift, elevate, raise, hold up; see raise 1.

  2. To nurture

    bring up, raise, parent, care for; see raise 2, support 5. See syn. study at lift.

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