Bring up vs. Raise vs. Rear

Raise
An American word meaning to look after children until they are grown up.

- She was raised by her grandparents.
- She brought up her children in just the same way her mother did.
- David was brought up in London by wealthy parents.

Bring up
A British expression meaning to look after children until they are adult ,often teaching them to develop particular beliefs and ways of behaving.

- They brought up their children to be God-fearing Christians.
- In our culture, our daughters are brought up to tend to the needs of others.
- She's a nicely brought up girl,anyone can see that.

Rear
A mainly British word meaning to take care of children until they are able to care for themselves.

- She's reared a large family.
- I was born in Fort Worth but we moved around a lot and I was reared in east Texas.
- He has reared four children successfully.