The children had the benefit of a good upbringing.
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Upbringing
/ˈʌpˌbrɪŋɪŋ/
Synonyms for "upbringing" (50 found)
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Verb(1 words)
civilize children
Noun(5 words)
Related words (25)
fosteringgroominghousebreakingimprovementin-service trainingmanual trainingmilitary trainingnurturenurturingon-the-job trainingpracticepreparationraisingreadyingrearingrehearsalsloydtrainingvocational educationvocational training
Noun(4 words)
Verb(1 words)
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9 entriesacculturationcultural transmissiondevelopmentenculturationheritageinheritancesocial developmentsocialisationsocialization
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5 entriesCollocations
6 entrieschildrearing practicesfamily upbringinggood upbringingpoor upbringingtraditional upbringingupbringing environment
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11 total sentences available.
They differed with each other on the care and upbringing of their children.
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His behavior spoke volumes about his upbringing.
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He's had a liberal upbringing.
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