Definitions

1. verb

to raise or collect a sum of money for a particular purpose, especially to support someone in a difficult situation

“The charity organized a fundraising event to uprear money for the victims of the disaster.”

2. verb

to raise (an animal, especially a dog) with the intention of using it for a particular purpose, such as hunting or guarding

“The breeder spent years uprearing a litter of highly trained guard dogs.”

3. noun

the act of raising or collecting money for a particular purpose

“The uprear of funds for the new hospital was a huge success.”