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Synonyms for bring up

Most common

train rear breed nurture call down put forward mention bring back

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, up: To bring from a lower to a higher position.

    When you're in the basement, can you bring up the paints?

  2. v. 2

    To mention.

    Don't bring up politics if you want to have a quiet conversation with that guy.

  3. v. 3

    To raise or rear (children).

    She did well enough bringing up two sons and a daughter on her own.

  4. v. 4

    To uncover, to bring from obscurity; to resurface (e.g. a memory)

    A short Internet search brought up some amazing details of this story.

Example sentences

  • train Hurry up, and you will be able to catch the train.
  • rear Speak louder for the benefit of those in the rear.
  • breed The Shih Tzu is a dog breed originating from Tibet.
  • nurture You need patience to nurture new skills and talents.

By length

4 letters
name1, move1, lift1, rear1, boot1, stir1, cite1
5 letters
train1, touch1, raise1, refer2, nurse1, breed1, vomit2, evoke2
6 letters
parent2, foster2, advert2, reboot2, invoke2, arouse2
7 letters
suggest2, mention2, educate3, elevate3, nurture2, conjure2, nourish2
10 letters
discipline3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (refer2 = 2 syllables).