1. past tense and past participle of rear; brought up and cared for during childhood
2. past tense and past participle of rear; stood up on the hind legs (of a horse or similar animal)

Examples

• She was reared by her grandmother after her parents died.
• The children were reared in a loving household.
• He reared cattle on his ranch for twenty years.
• The horse reared when it heard the loud noise.
• The stallion reared up on its hind legs in fear.
• They reared their family in the countryside.
• The frightened mare reared and threw her rider.