Meaning
Today's Sentences
01
Don’t bring up the past.
Situation
It’s been awhile since I’ve seen her.
Whatever you do, don’t bring up the past.
I won’t.
I’ll keep the questions to a minimum.
Saya akan meminimalkan pertanyaan.
She’ll be happy to see you.
02
I was brought up by my grandmother.
Situation
You’ve got a good head on your shoulders.
Thank you.
It might be because I was brought up by my grandmother.
Mungkin karena saya dibesarkan oleh nenek saya.
You’re lucky to have that experience.
I understand the effort and sacrifices she put in to raise me.
Writer's Note
When you "bring something up", it means to start to talk about a particular subject. So how do you "bring something up" in conversation? Well, usually by making a statement or asking a question related to it. Clearly state your intention to discuss a particular subject, but do so in a way that shows consideration for the other person's feelings. And my #1 tip for encouraging deeper discussion is to ask great questions. Well formed and thoughtful questions often require more than a simple yes or no answer.
"Bring up" is considered a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
- Transitive - It takes a direct object.
Example 1: My friend suggested that I bring it up during my therapy session.
Example 2: She brought up the topic. - Separable - The object can go between the verb and the particle.
Example 1: She brought the issue up.
Example 2: They brought them up.
Related Words for bring something up: Raise, introduce, mention, propose, touch on, all, present, put forward, refer to, air, suggest, discuss.
Let's look at some examples of the phrasal verb "bring up" with the meaning of bringing someone up! - Transitive
Example 1 for bring someone up: She brought up her two sons all by herself.
Example 2 for bring someone up: They were brought up to be respectful and hardworking. - Separable
Example 1 for bring someone up: After my parents passed away, my aunt and uncle brought me up.
Example 2 for bring someone up: It’s not just about feeding children; it’s about how you bring them up.
Related Words for bring someone up: Raise, foster, breed, provide (for), nurture, teach, promote, watch.
Example 1: Teman saya menyarankan agar saya bring it up selama sesi terapi saya.
Example 2: Dia brought up topiknya.
Contoh 1: She brought the issue up.
Contoh 2: They brought them up.
Kata-kata Terkait untuk bring something up: Raise, introduce, mention, propose, touch on, all, present, put forward, refer to, air, suggest, discuss.
Mari kita lihat beberapa contoh dari frasa kerja "bring up" dengan makna bringing someone up!
Contoh 1 untuk bring someone up: Dia membesarkan kedua putranya sendirian.
Contoh 2 untuk bring someone up: Mereka dibesarkan untuk menjadi hormat dan rajin.
Contoh 1 untuk bring someone up: Setelah orang tua saya meninggal, bibi dan paman saya yang membesarkan saya.
Contoh 2 untuk bring someone up: Ini bukan hanya tentang memberi makan anak-anak; ini tentang bagaimana Anda membesarkan mereka.
Kata-kata Terkait untuk bring someone up: Membesarkan, merawat, membiakkan, menyediakan (untuk), mengasuh, mengajar, mempromosikan, mengawasi.