Definitions

bring up

VERB

raise youngster

Synonyms

STRONGEST

educate rear teach

WEAK

breed cultivate develop discipline feed form foster nourish nurture provide for school support train

VERB

initiate, mention in conversation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allude to broach discuss introduce propose raise refer submit touch on

WEAK

advance advert move offer put forward raise a subject tender

Example Sentences

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My husband gets angry if I bring up the subject.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Lyle Ungar, Professor in CIS and a co-author of the study, says social media can offer insight into concerns patients may not always bring up during medical visits.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

He never flinched, instead taking it upon himself to bring up prominent women with alopecia.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

"That's the approach that I take, to know that with the world the way that it goes, the kids that we bring up in today's world need to be an upgrade."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I knew she didn’t like to bring up the past—anything to do with Chemung County had to do with her Matthew.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

bring up

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