Bring Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Put forward for consideration or discussion; "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 3
Cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes; "boot your computer".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 4
Look after a child until it is an adult; "raise a family"; "bring up children".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
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".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 6
Cause to come to a sudden stop; "The noise brought her up in shock".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Meaning 7
Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 8
Promote from a lower position or rank; "This player was brought up to the major league".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.