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upbringing

The correct spelling is upbringing.

How to pronounce upbringing

noun

Say it like: Upb-rin-jin-g

The correct spelling is upbringing. The traits acquired during one's childhood training For example: "Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life."

Usage Examples

Through her upbringing, Mildred's father had carefully programmed her to expect very little from life.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The traits acquired during one's childhood training
  2. 2.The raising or training of a child.

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