brought up

phrasal verb

Meaning

Raised or cared for during childhood by a parent, guardian, or other caregiver.

Examples

He was brought up by his grandparents after his parents moved abroad for work.
Many children brought up in bilingual households find it easier to learn a third language later.

Synonyms: raised, reared, nurtured, upbrought

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brought up

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /brɔːt ʌp/

Definition

Raised or cared for during childhood by a parent, guardian, or other caregiver.

Examples

He was brought up by his grandparents after his parents moved abroad for work.
Many children brought up in bilingual households find it easier to learn a third language later.
The values she was brought up with continue to influence her decision-making today.

How to Use brought up

brought up by (prepositional phrase): Indicating the person who raised the child. — "He was brought up by his aunt."
brought up to be (collocation): Indicating the values or behaviors instilled in a child. — "She was brought up to be honest and hardworking."

Synonyms of brought up

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