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Bring up

Definition:

to introduce a topic in a conversation

Grammar:

transitive, separable

Examples:

She brought up the topic of religion in their discussion.

I didn't want to bring it up but we had to talk about how much money they owed us.

Other uses of 'bring up':

bring up: to raise and educate a child