Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Bring Up

• (verb) cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer"
• (verb) make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
• (verb) put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic"
• (verb) summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"
• (verb) cause to come to a sudden stop; "The noise brought her up in shock"
• (verb) raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
• (verb) promote from a lower position or rank; "This player was brought up to the major league"
• (verb) bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children"

Synonyms of Bring Up

• Raise
• Conjure
• Conjure Up
• Invoke
• Evoke
• Stir
• Call Down
• Arouse
• Put Forward
• Call Forth
• Rear
• Raise
• Nurture
• Parent
• Raise
• Lift
• Elevate
• Get Up
• Raise
• Mention
• Advert
• Cite
• Name
• Refer
• Boot
• Reboot

Antonyms of Bring Up

• Lower

Homophones of Bring Up