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There are 8 meanings of the phrase
Bring Up.
Bring Up - as a verb
Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arouse6call downcall forthconjure16conjure upevoke12invoke13put forwardraise5stir4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
call upsummon10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Look after a child until it is an adult
Example: "Raise a family"
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nurture7parent8raise5rear4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Promote from a lower position or rank
Example: "This player was brought up to the major league"
Raise from a lower to a higher position
Example: "Raise your hands"
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elevate10get uplift7raise5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to come to a sudden stop
Example: "The noise brought her up in shock"
Put forward for consideration or discussion
Example: "Raise the question of promotions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raise5Example Sentences
"Please bring up the topic of the upcoming meeting during the staff briefing."
"You should bring up your concerns with the manager before making a decision."
"They often bring up their childhood memories when they get together."
"I didn't mean to bring up the topic of politics; it was just an accident."
"Don't bring up that topic, it's sensitive."
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