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Synonyms for upbringing

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uhp-bring-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ ɪŋ

Définition of upbringing

Origin : 1510s, "act of rearing a young person," from up + bringing (see bring). Mainly in Scottish till c.1870, when it became general.

noun rearing
noun childhood

Example sentences :

But I am surprised, Ernest, after your upbringing that you should have deceived Roger as you did.
Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

To a man of his nature and upbringing the choice was not wide.
Extract from : « Victorian Worthies » by George Henry Blore

Timely suggestions with respect to the comfort and upbringing of the fowls.
Extract from : « Love Among the Chickens » by P. G. Wodehouse

This was viewed in the same way as any other accident of birth or upbringing.
Extract from : « Highways in Hiding » by George Oliver Smith

Naturally I decided to lavish all my care upon his upbringing.
Extract from : « Once a Week » by Alan Alexander Milne

She had been drilled—in her tradition, in her upbringing—to keep her mouth shut.
Extract from : « The Good Soldier » by Ford Madox Ford

And since when have you assumed the responsibility for his upbringing?
Extract from : « Long Live the King » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Kociuszko's upbringing was of the simplest and most salutary description.
Extract from : « Kosciuszko » by Monica Mary Gardner

Her Indian upbringing had taught her to disregard bodily comfort.
Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner

The little lads, in their gentleness and fineness, show that phase of their upbringing.
Extract from : « Dear Enemy » by Jean Webster

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