Meaning

To raise a child; or to mention a topic in conversation.

Example Sentence

"She was brought up in a small town. / He brought up an interesting point."

Synonyms

raise rear mention introduce

Usage Note

This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").

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