bring up
verb
brought up; bringing up; brings up
1
: to bring (a person) to maturity through nurturing care and education
2
: to cause to stop suddenly
3
a
: to bring to attention : introduce
b
computers
: to cause (something, such as a file or picture) to appear on a computer screen
… you can make any picture that it displays into wallpaper by right-clicking with the arrow over the art to bring up a box with a "Set as wallpaper" choice.—
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Barry Popik4
: vomit
: to stop suddenly
Examples of bring up in a Sentence
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money.
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Before any questions are asked, viewers can count on a few topics almost certain to be brought up.
—Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024
During the debate, Trump is likely to bring up serious crimes allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Those opposed to the deal brought up similar concerns on Monday — specifically about economic benefits a public-private investment into a stadium will bring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
The city of Meridian staff report on the development also brought up some concerns regarding traffic.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
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Keely Bastow, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024
During the debate, Trump is likely to bring up serious crimes allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
Those opposed to the deal brought up similar concerns on Monday — specifically about economic benefits a public-private investment into a stadium will bring.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2024
The city of Meridian staff report on the development also brought up some concerns regarding traffic.
—Elena Gastaldo, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2024
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20up. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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bring up
transitive verb
: vomit
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