Definitions

1. noun

A person who brings up or rears someone, especially a child.

“The mother was a devoted rearer to her young daughter.”

2. noun

A person who trains or cares for young animals, especially birds, such as a falconer.

“The experienced falconer was a skilled rearer of his prized hawk.”

3. verb

To rear or bring up something, especially an animal.

“The farmer reared a successful crop of wheat in his field.”