Meaning & use
brought up
Raised and cared for during childhood, especially in a particular manner or environment.
See it in a sentence
She was brought up by her grandparents in a small coastal town in Wales.
My parents brought me up to value honesty, hard work, and kindness toward others.
A note on using this word
Mainly used in the passive, 'was brought up'; the base form of the phrasal verb is 'bring up.'
Words with a similar meaning
raisedrearednurtured
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Introduced or mentioned a topic during a conversation or discussion.
He brought up the budget problem near the end of the meeting.
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