English · Phrasal verb Candidate

bring up

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, up: To bring from a lower to a higher position.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đưa từ vị trí thấp lên cao

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Where it’s used: Used American English

When you're in the basement, can you bring up the paints?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To mention.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đề cập đến

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise or rear (children).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nuôi dưỡng, dạy dỗ trẻ em

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bring up” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, up: To bring from a lower to a higher position.

Is “bring up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.