BRING UP

(verb) cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
"boot your computer"
synonyms : boot , reboot
(verb) make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
synonyms : advert , cite , mention , name , refer
The publisher's name was adverted in bold on the frontpage of the journal. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) put forward for consideration or discussion
"raise the question of promotions", "bring up an unpleasant topic"
synonyms : raise
(verb) summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
"raise the specter of unemployment", "he conjured wild birds in the air", "call down the spirits from the mountain"
synonyms : arouse , call down , call forth , conjure , conjure up , evoke , invoke , put forward , raise , stir
(verb) cause to come to a sudden stop
"The noise brought her up in shock"
(verb) raise from a lower to a higher position
"Raise your hands", "Lift a load"
synonyms : elevate , get up , lift , raise
(verb) promote from a lower position or rank
"This player was brought up to the major league"
(verb) bring up
"raise a family", "bring up children"
synonyms : nurture , parent , raise , rear
Sheila left her job after having a baby because she wanted to nurture the child properly. -added by naila_inlas

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