| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
bring up [brɪŋ ʌp] | to mention a topic in conversation |
Other meanings
- to raise a child
- to vomit
- to cause something to appear on a screen (e.g., a dialog box)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "bring up"
She brought up the issue at the meeting.
They were brought up in the countryside.
He felt sick and brought up his lunch.
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Features of Using "bring up"
Often used in formal and informal conversation to introduce a new topic. In the "raise a child" meaning, it is always in the passive voice when talking about upbringing. "Bring up" in the vomiting sense is informal and usually used in past tense.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb bring
bring out
to make something noticeable or visible
bring about
to cause something to happen
bring in
to introduce or earn (something)
bring along
take someone or something with you
bring back
return something or someone to its earlier place or state
bring down
to reduce something
bring forward
to move something to an earlier time
bring across
to communicate or convey something clearly
bring behind
to move or carry something to a position at the back (non-standard use)
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