Synonyms of brought up

brought up

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raised
• fostered
• nurtured
• bred
• taught
• promoted
• provided (for)
• watched
• educated
• cultivated
• reared
• fed
• nursed
• attended
• nourished
• instructed
• supplied
• fathered
• cared (for)
• ministered (to)
• trained
• led
• cradled
• enlightened
• disciplined
• prepared
• forwarded
• mothered
• showed
• schooled
• mentored
• tutored
• advanced
• guided
• directed
• furthered
• minded
• indoctrinated
• edified
• shepherded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• abused
• neglected
• mistreated
• maltreated
• mishandled
• injured
• hurt
• ill-treated
• harmed
• ill-used

2

as in introduced

to present or bring forward for discussion

I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduced
• raised
• placed
• discussed
• suggested
• mentioned
• referred (to)
• proposed
• spoke (of)
• cited
• offered
• broached
• mooted
• named
• alluded (to)
• expressed
• debated
• interrupted
• talked (about)
• aired
• interjected
• ventilated
• thrashed (out or over)
• vented

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• quieted
• silenced
• censored
• hushed (up)

3

as in stopped

to bring (something) to a standstill

wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stopped
• halted
• stalled
• caught
• pulled up
• arrested
• held up
• drew up
• checked
• stayed
• blocked
• fetched up
• held back
• stilled
• hindered
• suspended
• held
• impeded
• obstructed
• ended
• stemmed
• concluded
• cut off
• detained
• snagged
• baffled
• balked
• turned back
• clogged
• dammed
• terminated
• blockaded
• reined (in)
• suppressed
• discontinued
• called
• bottlenecked
• repressed
• stunted
• squashed
• choked off
• squelched
• stanched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• carried on
• kept (on)
• continued
• kept up
• persisted
• went along
• moved
• proceeded
• ran on
• marched
• advanced
• progressed
• pushed
• followed through (with)
• fared
• drove
• stirred
• propelled
• spurred
• actuated
• impelled
• wended
• goaded
• budged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brought up

While chatting on the phone, McCartney brought up their ongoing tiff. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Remembering Rogers this week, several people brought up butterflies. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026

Speakers throughout the day brought up the state of Nebraska’s partnership with the federal government. — Brittany Trang, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Then Teresa gets brought up onstage by the mentalist, who asks her to think of someone meaningful in her life from before the cameras, who nobody in the room would know the name of. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Keenum's age was brought up a couple times in his press conference on Wednesday. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

His name was brought up this week by Dave Roberts, because Kim brings speed, versatility and good defense. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Sidney Baptista, founder of Pynrs streetwear — which has collaborated with Brooks Running — brought up ownership in fashion as well in conversation with Brooks athlete and pro marathoner Erika Kemp. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

The conversation took a playful turn when JOP brought up Hudson’s EGOT status. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026