bring up (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: [brɪŋ ʌp]

Definition

To raise a child, providing care and education until adulthood.

Examples

• She was brought up by her grandparents after her parents passed away.

• He was brought up in a small town and moved to the city for work.

• They decided to bring up their children in a multicultural environment.

How to Use bring up

bring up a child (collocation)

To raise and care for a child until they are an adult. — "They worked hard to bring up their children well."

bring up a topic/subject/issue (collocation)

To introduce a subject for discussion. — "Could I bring up a small matter before we finish?"

bring up a point (collocation)

To mention a specific idea or argument. — "He brought up an excellent point about the budget."

bring up (something) (phrasal verb)

To vomit. — "The smell of the chemicals made him want to bring up."

Synonyms of bring up

Words with a similar meaning to bring up:

• raise
• rear
• nurture
• foster

Antonyms of bring up

Words with the opposite meaning to bring up:

• abandon
• neglect

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