uprear
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up·rear
(ŭp-rîr′)v. up·reared, up·rear·ing, up·rears
v.tr.
To raise or lift up.
v.intr.
To rise up: The stallion upreared on its hind legs.
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uprear
(ʌpˈrɪə)vb
(tr) to lift up; raise
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up•rear
(ʌpˈrɪər)v.t.
1. to raise up; lift.
2. to build; erect.
3. to elevate the dignity of; exalt.
4. to bring up.
v.i. 5. to rise.
[1250–1300]
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uprear
Past participle: upreared
Gerund: uprearing
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