UPBRINGINGS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word upbringings. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word upbringings. (close relations)

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	breeding				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression • the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community • the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization • the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring adjective satellite • producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring
	nurture				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment
	raising				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the event of something being raised upward • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community adjective satellite • increasing in quantity or value
	rearing				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community adjective satellite • rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile
	bringing up				verbv
	noun • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
	background				nounn
	noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training • the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground • information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem • extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured • relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation • the state of the environment in which a situation exists • (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear • scenery hung at back of stage verb • understate the importance or quality of
	culture				nounn
	noun • a particular society at a particular time and place • the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group • all the knowledge and values shared by a society • (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) • a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality • the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization • the raising of plants or animals verb • grow in a special preparation
	education				nounn
	noun • the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill • the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 • knowledge acquired by learning and instruction • the gradual process of acquiring knowledge • the profession of teaching (especially at a school or college or university) • the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
	training				nounn
	noun • activity leading to skilled behavior • the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior)
	upbringing				nounn
	noun • properties acquired during a person's formative years • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
	fosterage				nounn
	noun • encouragement; aiding the development of something • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
	fostering				verb, nounv, n
	noun • encouragement; aiding the development of something • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

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