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| breed |
to bring up or educate; rear. [1/9 definitions] |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. [1/7 definitions] |
| cough |
to eject or bring up by means of coughing (often fol. by "up"). [1/6 definitions] |
| cough up |
to bring up (something) from the lungs by coughing. [1/2 definitions] |
| cud |
a quantity of food that certain animals such as cows bring up from the first stomach to chew again. |
| disgorge |
to bring up from, or as though from, the mouth or throat; vomit; expel. [1/3 definitions] |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usu. some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| mention |
to say or to bring up the subject of (something), usually in just a few words or in passing. [1/3 definitions] |
| nap2 |
to form or bring up the nap on (leather or cloth). [1/2 definitions] |
| regurgitate |
to cause to surge up or bring up in a surge; vomit. [1/3 definitions] |
| stickle |
to bring up objections. [1/2 definitions] |
| throw up |
to bring up food and liquid from your stomach through your mouth; vomit. |
| update |
to provide (someone) with new or current information; bring up to date. [1/4 definitions] |
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