Phrasal Verb - Bringing up
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.Definition
The gerund form of the phrasal verb 'bring up', which encompasses several distinct meanings:
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To raise or rear a child: This refers to the act of caring for and educating a child from infancy through adolescence until they reach adulthood. It involves providing nurturing, moral guidance, physical needs, and intellectual development.
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To introduce a topic, subject, or issue for discussion: This means to mention, present, or initiate a particular point, question, or subject during a conversation, meeting, or debate, with the intention of having it discussed, considered, or addressed.
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To vomit or regurgitate: While often used for animals, it can also refer to the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth, similar to 'throw up'.
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To cause something to appear on a screen or display: Particularly in computing or technology, this means to make a file, document, program, or image visible on a monitor or other display device.
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To transport or cause to come to a higher level or position: Less common, but can mean to carry something from a lower place to a higher one. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'bring up the rear' (to be at the back of a group).
Examples
| No. | Example |
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| 1 | My grandparents did an amazing job bringing up five children on a single income. |
| 2 | During the team meeting, Sarah decided to bring up her concerns about the project deadline. |
| 3 | He felt so nauseous that he thought he was going to bring up his dinner. |
| 4 | Can you bring up the latest sales figures on the big screen, please? |
| 5 | She was hesitant to bring up her personal struggles with her new colleagues. |
| 6 | Bringing up a child with special needs requires immense patience and dedication. |
| 7 | The council member promised to bring up the neighborhood's parking issues at the next session. |
| 8 | After drinking too much, he spent most of the night bringing up everything he had consumed. |
| 9 | Just click the link, and it will bring up the full article in a new tab. |
| 10 | The documentary brought up some critical questions about the ethics of artificial intelligence. |