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 To reach out to more states simultaneously, WeLoveU is coordinating the Pasadena blood drive with simultaneous drives in other parts of the state, and in Oregon and Pennsylvania, to bring up blood supplies down by thousands of units. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 McConaughey also brought up artificial intelligence during the conversation, per USA Today. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The outlet noted that O’Donnell brought up recent, reported internal turmoil at CBS’ classic, long-running newsmagazine program 60 Minutes as a point of concern for the pending takeover. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 This could bring up feelings of resentment, competitiveness or passive aggressiveness, especially if there’s been something simmering in the background. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up

Verb

Residents in some of those markets continue to raise concerns about drone noise and privacy and how those issues could hurt property values.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Notably, Schwartzel was one of the few candidates in the race who was actually born and raised in the state.

— Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

Ministry spokesman Sun Li-fang said NCSIST had already verified jamming capabilities for the newer frequency and would introduce them through future upgrades.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Báez introduced himself to this long-running rivalry with a bang, becoming the first player in baseball history to hit three home runs in his first major-league game.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of introduce

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Therapists work on-site with children to help foster critical language skills, reduce behavioral problems and work on developmental milestones.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The federal lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal filings brought by both former employees and jail residents that have accused Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden of poor leadership, inadequate inmate care and fostering a toxic workplace.

— Amber Gaudet Updated August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of foster

Verb

Judges in those cases could make decisions in the coming weeks that could potentially halt the projects across the Big Bend region while the lawsuits play out.

— Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The legislative proposal follows Abbott’s January directive to state agencies and public universities and colleges to halt new H-1B visas.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Presently, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer that is caught early is over 99%, which is why Andrea says women who find a lump shouldn't wait to get screened.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026