uppfostra
raise
Definition & meaning
Uppfostra is a verb that means to raise, bring up, or educate a child or a person. It refers to the long-term process of guiding someone's development, teaching them social norms, values, and manners, and preparing them for adult life.
Beyond the context of children, it can also metaphorically describe the training or disciplining of animals or people to behave in a certain way.
Grammar & Word origin
Uppfostra is a regular verb belonging to the second conjugation (infinitive: uppfostra, present: uppfostrar, past: uppfostrade, supine: uppfostrat).
The word is a compound of the prefix upp- (up) and the verb fostra (to foster, to rear). The word fostra shares an etymological root with the word föda (to feed/give birth to), originally implying the act of nourishing or caring for someone until they are grown.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Uppfostra is closely related to uppfostran (the noun form: upbringing).
- Fostra (often used interchangeably, though fostra can sometimes imply a more focused or nurturing development).
- Vägleda (to guide or mentor).
- Skola (to school or train).
- Drilla (to drill or train, usually implying stricter discipline).
Antonyms:
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Examples
De uppfostrar sina barn med kärlek.verb
They raise their children with love.
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