brought up

verb

Definition of brought upnext
past tense of bring up
1
as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly

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2
as in introduced
to present or bring forward for discussion I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

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3
as in stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought up
  1. raised
  2. introduced
  3. stopped
  4. fostered
  5. placed
  6. halted
  7. caught
  8. arrested
Verb
  • Listen to this article Mayor Brandon Johnson declined to resign his position with Chicago Public Schools after a high-ranking CPS official raised ethics concerns about a potential conflict of interest, according to a memo obtained by the Tribune.
    Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Google has already raised the bar with Android 15, with a raft of innovations.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raised
Verb
  • Foundation models and small language models are introduced and applied to enterprise opportunities.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The movie that introduced the world to Jacob Elordi and his mean teen smirk.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • The North Carolina State Highway Patrol stopped the car on I-40 near the Duplin County line using a PIT maneuver, according to the release.
    Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But that’s where the punishment stopped — and Pospisil was rewarded.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • Social media platforms, while offering unprecedented connectivity and opportunities, have also fostered a sense of entitlement among young individuals.
    Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Since 2015, the family has fostered almost 35 dogs from the Richmond Animal League, and the newest addition to their family is beagle foxhound mix, Roscoe.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fostered
Verb
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • People who placed a $0 on the field for the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax forms or left the section blank are eligible for the credit.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of placed
Verb
  • Even though production halted nearly a century ago, the bricks have had a lasting impact on the city in countless ways, including the many local businesses who have taken on an iteration of the nickname.
    Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.
    Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of halted
Verb
  • After Monday’s morning skate in Nationwide Arena, Patrik Laine of the Montreal Canadiens sounded off on his former club, the Columbus Blue Jackets, saying the organization wasn’t committed to winning and was caught in a vicious cycle of losing during his four seasons in Columbus.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Once the show goes wrong, no one wants to be caught in the rush for the exits.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of caught
Verb
  • Police say she was arrested and charged with OVI.
    Mike Schell, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione also faces weapons and related charges in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant following a five-day manhunt.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of arrested
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