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bring up

to raise a topic; to raise a child

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to raise a child, teaching them how to behave and grow

2. (verb) to introduce a topic for discussion

3. (verb) to cause food to come back up from the stomach; to vomit

Examples

• 1. She was brought up by her grandparents after her parents died.
• 2. He brought up an interesting point during the meeting.
• 3. The baby brought up some milk after feeding.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

bank on, break down, bring about, call off, carry out, catch on