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UPBRINGING

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Upbringing.

Upbringing - as a noun

Properties acquired during a person's formative years

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heritage12inheritance16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

Example: "They debated whether nature or nurture was more important"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breeding12bringing upfosterage13fostering13nurture7raising8rearing8

Example Sentences

"Her strict upbringing shaped her disciplined mindset."
"My parents provided me with a loving and supportive upbringing."
"His religious upbringing led him to become a devoted follower."
"She had a troubled upbringing and struggled with her identity."
"My upbringing in a multicultural environment helped me appreciate diversity."
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Word Game Points

Is UPBRINGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upbringing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPBRINGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is UPBRINGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upbringing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPBRINGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is UPBRINGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upbringing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPBRINGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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