BRING UP Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

bring up

verb

Definition of bring up

as in to raise

to bring to maturity through care and education it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly

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as in to introduce

to present or bring forward for discussion I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

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as in to stop

to bring (something) to a standstill wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

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Recent Examples of bring up On the way to the elevator, another team member brings up the capacity crowd from earlier. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 June 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 Although Kate's video, a recap of recent events in her personal life, did not discuss her son's comments, several users brought up the controversy in the comments section. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 June 2026 This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up

Verb

But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of raise

Verb

Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
In its opening match, Cape Verde introduced itself with a draw against mighty Spain.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of introduce

Verb

When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of stop

Verb

In Washington, supporters argue that decades of foreign assistance fostered dependency and failed to advance American interests.

— W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Indiana’s goal over the next three years is to discover and foster a new wave of Italian comic talent, using Rome’s Teatro Anfitrione as a laboratory that will put on a series of live comedy shows.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 July 2026

Definition of foster

Verb

In past years, Disneyland has halted the Anaheim resident deal before the official end of the promotion.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 July 2026
In a March letter to the state, 11 board members called for the program to be halted, citing the risks of automatically renewing medicines that can have side effects or drug interactions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of halt

Verb

One villager had been bitten and is being treated in hospital, while a dozen locals had formed a team to catch the snakes, the Hongxing report said.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
But the rally ended when Hernández’s liner up the middle landed in the glove of Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget, who just entered the game, catching Kyle Tucker off first base for a double play.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of catch

Verb

An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
Now the kids can pull up satellite images of anywhere on Earth in a matter of seconds, and yes, that's impressive.

— Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 June 2026