to bring up

Examples

• All

• Now why would we bring up tragic heroes?

• You know, you bring up a really good point.

• And finally, I do have to bring up one huge issue.

• I suggest you just bring this up and play with it.

• No, I mean, I love that you brought up joy and love.

• I think that that can sometimes bring up some quite ugly answers.

• Three teachers did bring up the issue of grades, as did two students.

  Academic text (2012)

• Allow me to bring you up-to-date.

  Spartacus (1960)

• As it is my parental obligation, I brought up the question of his intentions toward you.

  Fiction book (1990)

• The first student who answered question nine, however, did bring up the principle of with-it-ness.

  Academic text (1996)

Synonyms

T

to talk about

vsto bring up

∞ 1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

is mainly about introducing the subject rather than full discussion

M

to mention

vsto bring up

∞ 1.0

To briefly refer to someone or something in words

is more about introducing a topic to start fuller discussion

R

to raise

vsto bring up

∞ 3.2

To bring up a subject or cause people to notice it

focuses mainly on introducing a topic for discussion rather than causing events

N

to name

vsto bring up

974 1.0

To say the word that identifies a person or thing

introduces a topic without identifying people

C

to come up

vsto bring up

896 2.6

To be mentioned in a discussion

involves intentionally starting or mentioning a topic for discussion

R

to refer

vsto bring up

818 2.4

Talk about someone or something to draw attention to them

is specifically about introducing a subject for discussion purposes

C

to cite

vsto bring up

421 3.6

To mention a source to support a statement

is about introducing topics rather than providing supporting evidence

M

to mention it

vsto bring up

282 1.6

To say something in conversation or writing

is broader and can mean introducing a topic for longer discussion

I

to introduce

vsto bring up

178 2.1

To begin a talk, book, or event with a short opening

aims at raising a topic within discussion rather than starting an event

T

to talk of

vsto bring up

127 2.5

Mention something in conversation

is used for introducing topics, not only for short casual discussion

B

to broach

vsto bring up

23 7.4

To bring up a difficult or sensitive subject

is more general and does not require careful handling

R

to raise the issue

vsto bring up

22 3.7

To bring up a topic or problem for discussion

is broader and fits ordinary verbal introduction outside systems

C

to call up

vsto bring up

• Formal

9 4.1

To mention something for discussion in a meeting or court

is used broadly for introducing topics in everyday conversation

B

to broach the subject

vsto bring up

6 6.7

To start talking about a topic that may be difficult or sensitive

is neutral and does not imply sensitivity when introducing a topic

B

to bring forward

vsto bring up

5 3.9

To present an idea or plan for people to discuss

is used more generally to introduce a topic in speech or writing

M

to moot

vsto bring up

3 6.0

To suggest an idea for discussion

is a plain introduction of a subject without implying debate

Antonyms

S

to suppress

176 4.8

To stop public protest by force or by people in power

How Directly

to announce

∞ 1.5

to introduce

178 2.1

to raise

∞ 3.2

to bring up

788 2.6

to mention

∞ 1.0

hint

229 1.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology