Meaning & use
bring up
To introduce a topic into a conversation, or to raise and care for a child until adulthood.
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I didn't want to bring up money during such a happy celebration.
Her grandparents brought her up after her parents passed away when she was young.
A note on using this word
Bring up has two distinct common uses: mentioning a subject in conversation, and raising a child, so context is essential to tell them apart.
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