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English / phrasal verb

brought up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Nurtured and reared during childhood, or introduced into a discussion as a talking point

In context

01

They were brought up in the same village, which fostered a deep-rooted sense of lifelong loyalty between them.

02

Whenever past misunderstandings were brought up, both friends listened with patience and genuine empathy.

Synonyms

raised,nurtured,mentioned

Antonyms

neglected,abandoned,suppressed

Collocations

brought up strictly,brought up in conversation,brought up together

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗