Meaning
- To mention or start discussing a topic.
- To raise a child and care for them until adulthood.
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.
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.
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.
Example for bring something up:
My friend suggested that I bring it up during my therapy session.
Synonyms:
Raise, introduce, mention, propose, touch on, all, present, put forward, refer to, air, suggest, discuss.
Example for bring someone up:
After my parents passed away, my aunt and uncle brought me up.
Synonyms:
Raise, foster, breed, provide (for), nurture, teach, promote, watch.
