What does "Bring up" mean?

to carry something to a higher place

Synonym: mention Opposite: ignore

"Bring up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Could you bring it up here?

How I Met Your Mother S7E12

Honestly, Jake, I wouldn't even know how to bring it up.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E20

Then why are you bringing him up

Cars

This is none of my business and I would have never brought this up but to hear those two men laughing about you...

Desperate Housewives S1E22

"Bring up" in TV shows & movies

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