Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

raise-a-child

phrase
/reɪz ə tʃaɪld/
Definition
To nurture, care for, and bring up a child from infancy to adulthood.
Examples
  • Many parents find joy in the challenge of raising a child.
  • Raising a child requires patience and dedication.
  • Each family has its own unique approach to raising a child.
Meaning
The process of supporting a child’s physical, emotional, educational, and social development.
Synonyms
  • Parenting
  • Bringing up
  • Nurturing a child
  • Child-rearing