Synonyms of brought up

brought up

verb

past tense of bring up

1

as in raised

to bring to maturity through care and education

it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raised
• fostered
• nurtured
• bred
• taught
• promoted
• provided (for)
• watched
• educated
• cultivated
• reared
• fed
• nursed
• attended
• nourished
• instructed
• supplied
• fathered
• cared (for)
• ministered (to)
• trained
• led
• cradled
• enlightened
• disciplined
• prepared
• forwarded
• mothered
• showed
• schooled
• mentored
• tutored
• advanced
• guided
• directed
• furthered
• minded
• indoctrinated
• edified
• shepherded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• abused
• neglected
• mistreated
• maltreated
• mishandled
• injured
• hurt
• ill-treated
• harmed
• ill-used

2

as in introduced

to present or bring forward for discussion

I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduced
• raised
• placed
• discussed
• suggested
• mentioned
• referred (to)
• proposed
• spoke (of)
• cited
• offered
• broached
• mooted
• named
• alluded (to)
• expressed
• debated
• interrupted
• talked (about)
• aired
• interjected
• ventilated
• thrashed (out or over)
• vented

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• quieted
• silenced
• censored
• hushed (up)

3

as in stopped

to bring (something) to a standstill

wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• halted
• stalled
• caught
• pulled up
• arrested
• held up
• drew up
• checked
• stayed
• blocked
• fetched up
• held back
• stilled
• hindered
• suspended
• held
• impeded
• obstructed
• ended
• stemmed
• concluded
• cut off
• detained
• snagged
• baffled
• balked
• turned back
• clogged
• dammed
• terminated
• blockaded
• reined (in)
• suppressed
• discontinued
• called
• bottlenecked
• repressed
• stunted
• squashed
• choked off
• squelched
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carried on
• kept (on)
• continued
• kept up
• persisted
• went along
• moved
• proceeded
• ran on
• marched
• advanced
• progressed
• pushed
• followed through (with)
• fared
• drove
• stirred
• propelled
• spurred
• actuated
• impelled
• wended
• goaded
• budged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brought up

The Argentine great missed another against Egypt which brought up another record. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

That brought up Andy Pages with two outs, but a successful Rockies ABS challenge confirmed a strikeout, sending the game into the 10th. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

For some development perspective, Bridenstine brought up NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which, though also severely delayed for years leading up to its debut, managed a completely successful mission right out of the gate. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2026

Both of these measures have been brought up at competition meetings, which are held every year and include every coach and GM in the WNBA as well as league leadership. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 7 July 2026

When the sisters make a new deal to hand over Maggie’s newborn child to be brought up by Evelyn, the sisters have to contend with the devastating consequences. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

The approach of the 250th anniversary has brought up complicated feelings for Galvan, 18, and Olivia Suarez, both of whom just finished high school in Long Beach, California. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 June 2026

One issue the community brought up was bringing back the Mosier Valley schoolhouse to the community. — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026

Then, Derek Hill added a single, which brought up Bryson Stott with the chance at accomplishing that goal for the first time since the top of the eighth when Philadelphia scored three. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026