bring up

verb

1. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

   verb.creation

   Synonyms arouse call down call forth conjure conjure up evoke invoke put forward raise stir

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. bring up

   verb.social

   Examples

   Bring up children.

   Synonyms nurture parent raise rear

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. promote from a lower position or rank

   verb.social

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. raise from a lower to a higher position

   verb.motion

   Synonyms elevate get up lift raise

   Antonyms bring down get down let down lower take down

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. cause to come to a sudden stop

   verb.motion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. put forward for consideration or discussion

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Bring up an unpleasant topic.

   Synonyms raise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. make reference to

   verb.communication

   Synonyms advert cite mention name refer

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

   verb.body

   Synonyms boot reboot

   Source: WordNet 3.0