bringing-up

bring-up

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Definitions of bringing-up word

verb with object bringing-up to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker: Bring the suitcase to my house. He brought his brother to my office. 1
verb with object bringing-up to cause to come to or toward oneself; attract: Her scream brought the police. He brought honor to his family by his heroism. 1
verb with object bringing-up to cause to occur or exist: The medication brought instant relief. 1
verb with object bringing-up to cause to come into a particular position, state, or effect: to bring the car to a stop. 1
verb with object bringing-up to cause to appear or occur in the mind; evoke or recall: The letter brought her memories of youth. 1
verb with object bringing-up to persuade, convince, compel, or induce: She couldn't bring herself to sell the painting. 1

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English bringen, Old English bringan; cognate with Dutch brengen, German bringen, Gothic briggan

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".