ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›B›broach
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broach
to introduce a sensitive subject for discussion
Synonyms
- introduce
- raise
- mention
Antonyms
- avoid
- suppress
- withhold
broach in a sentence
No one dared to broach the question of who would pay for the repairs.
The counselor gently broached the question of whether Amir felt safe at home.
Where it comes from
From Old French brochier, meaning 'to pierce or open.'
Memory hook
BROACH sounds like 'bring up': broach a subject by bringing it up.
Read it in context
- The Northern Channel History