Separable Object can go in the middle or after: "bring it up" or "bring up the topic"
Inseparable Object always goes after the particle — never in the middle.
Intransitive No object needed — the verb stands alone.
bring upSeparable
To raise a child; to mention or introduce a topic in conversation.
"She brought up an interesting point during the meeting." / "He was brought up by his grandparents."
bring backSeparable
To return something; to cause memories or feelings to return.
"That old song brings back so many memories from my childhood."
bring inSeparable
To introduce something new; to earn or generate money; to involve someone.
"The new product line brought in over $2 million last year."
bring outSeparable
To reveal or highlight qualities in someone; to release a new product or publication.
"Difficult times always bring out the best in her."
bring aboutSeparable
To cause something to happen; to make something occur.
"The new law brought about significant changes in the industry."
bring downSeparable
To lower prices, costs, or levels; to make someone feel sad or deflated.
"Don't let other people's negativity bring you down."
bring forwardSeparable
To move a scheduled event to an earlier date; to propose or introduce an idea officially.
"The meeting was brought forward from Friday to Wednesday."
bring togetherSeparable
To unite people; to cause people to come together as a group.
"The festival brought together people from all over the region."
bring alongSeparable
To take something or someone with you when you go somewhere.
"Bring along a jacket — it might get cold tonight."
bring overSeparable
To carry something to someone else's location; to bring something when you visit.
"She brought over a homemade pie when she came to visit."
📖 The Family Reunion
Rosa, at seventy-eight years old, had brought up five children in a small house in Nicoya. She had always been the heart of the family — the kind of person who could bring together even the most distant relatives.
This year, she decided to bring about a change: a proper family reunion for the first time in ten years. Her son Eduardo brought forward the date from December to August, so more family members could attend during school vacation.
Rosa asked everyone to bring along a dish from their region of Costa Rica. Her granddaughter Valeria brought over a traditional Caribbean rice pudding all the way from Limón. Her nephew Andrés brought in his guitar and played traditional music all afternoon.
The reunion brought out the best in everyone — laughter, old stories, and songs from decades past. Being together brought back so many memories for Rosa. She looked at her grandchildren and smiled.
"Nothing can bring down a good family reunion," she said softly. "Not distance, not time, not anything."
