Phrasal verb
bring somebody up
Meanings
To raise a child and take care of them while they grow up.
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To mention a topic in conversation, especially to start discussing it.
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Definition
To bring somebody up means to raise and care for a child until they are grown.
To bring somebody up is to raise a child and look after them as they grow. It includes providing daily care, teaching values and behavior, and supporting their education. It often refers to parents, relatives, or other caregivers who take responsibility for a child.
Examples
- It is hard to bring somebody up alone.
- They brought somebody up on a farm outside the city.
- Please do not bring somebody up in the meeting unless it is relevant.
- She was taught how to bring somebody up with patience and kindness.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "bring somebody up" (raise a child) with "grow up" (the child becomes an adult).
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.