BRING UP Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

bring up

verb

Definition of bring up

as in to raise

to bring to maturity through care and education it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly

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as in to introduce

to present or bring forward for discussion I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

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as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

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Recent Examples of bring up Horowitz then brought up Skarsgard’s longtime interest in playing a villain in the James Bond franchise. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026 Over the past 18 months, the question prospects bring up has changed. — Tobias Fischer, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 His war with Iran, which is now in its ninth month, has gone against that campaign pledge—a point Alice Weidel, co-leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, brought up in her assessment of the GOP’s midterm losses. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 With his fellow lawmakers Thursday, Ritter brought up the issue. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up

Verb

Andy’s view The prospect of steep losses for Republicans in today’s midterms and the lame-duck presidency that ensues regardless raise a fundamental question about the outlook for a budding US-China détente.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
In one video, Basabe appears to raise his voice at a man before turning around and shouting at a woman.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

Connecting multiple systems introduces additional challenges, including data interoperability and cybersecurity risks.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Connecticut also has designated junior deer hunter training days when experienced adult hunters are encouraged to introduce young people to hunting.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of introduce

Verb

That said, some conditions that fully heal or are free of treatment and symptoms for a certain period of time may stop being labeled as pre-existing, depending on the provider.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Fowler later diagnosed her as comatose before a deputy commissioner ordered the execution stopped.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

What the jobs report shows will provide insights into how many more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to expect, as Chairman Kevin Warsh balances the central bank's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability.

— Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Whether or not students walk away wanting to pursue a career in STEM, this incredible immersion in astronomy can help to foster a lifelong appreciation for science and nature.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of foster

Verb

The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
The victory extended Winnipeg's win streak to four games, and halted New Jersey's at five games.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
ThreadNanny Oven Liners provide a barrier between the oven bottom and potential splatter, catching debris before reaching the oven floor.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of catch

Verb

On the day of disembarkation, shuttle buses pulled up alongside the Odyssey and passengers shuffled out.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from the 7-Eleven, where Blancas-Espinosa was seen pulling up to the pump bay and getting out of the car near the trash can by the fuel pump, the affidavit read.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026