What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rearing
Example
The farmer is rearing a herd of cattle on his farm. [rearing: verb]
Example
The parents are responsible for the rearing of their children. [rearing: noun]
Example
She is rearing her voice to hit the high notes in the song. [rearing: present participle]
raising
Example
The couple is raising their children to be kind and respectful. [raising: verb]
Example
The farmer is raising a crop of corn in his field. [raising: noun]
Example
She is raising her hand to ask a question. [raising: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Raising is more commonly used than rearing in everyday language, especially in the context of child-rearing and agriculture.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rearing and raising?
Rearing can have a more formal or technical connotation, while raising is more commonly used in everyday language and can be employed in various formality levels.
