uprear
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌpˈrɪə/
KK: /ʌpˈrɪr/
intransitive verb
Definition
To rise up or stand on hind legs, often used to describe animals like horses.
Example
The horse upreared in excitement when it saw the rider approaching.
Tense Forms
Past: upreared
Past Participle: upreared
Conversation
Did you see that horse at the ranch?
Yeah, I watched it uprear a couple of times, it was impressive!
It really is something to see when they do that.
Absolutely, it shows their strength and spirit.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rise
rear
ascend
Antonyms
fall
descend
drop
transitive verb
Definition
To lift or raise something to a higher position.
Example
The workers will uprear the heavy statue onto its pedestal.
Tense Forms
Past: upreared
Past Participle: upreared
Conversation
I saw a dad uprear his child to see the parade better.
That's so sweet! Kids love being lifted up like that.
Yeah, it really makes the experience more fun for them.
Root Explanation
Uprear is formed from "up" (meaning upward) and "rear" (from Old English "raer", meaning to raise or lift). The word "uprear" means to raise or lift something upward.
Memory Tip
Think of raising something 'up' — 'up' means upward, and 'rear' means to lift. This helps you remember that 'uprear' means to lift something up.
Visually Confused Words
uptear
uproar
upbear
prewar
prearm
urea
unprepare
rear