Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arear

verb
/əˈrɪr/
Definition
To cause to rear up; to raise or elevate.
Examples
  • She decided to arear the discussion by introducing new topics.
  • The horse started to arear, surprising the rider.
  • As tensions grew, he sought to arear the issues at stake in their conflict.
Meaning
The act of raising or elevating something, especially in a physical sense. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to raising something up in terms of importance or focus.
Synonyms
  • lift
  • raise
  • elevate
  • hoist