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broach

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broach /brəʊtʃ $ broʊtʃ/ verb [transitive]
1broach the subject/question/matter etc to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or unpleasant or cause an argument:
I broached the subject of his past.
2to open a bottle or barrel containing wine, beer etc
THESAURUS
mention to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details: Kate had mentioned his name a few times, but I had not met him before. | Jack mentioned that you might be looking for a new job.
refer to somebody/something to say something about someone or something in a conversation, speech, or piece of writing: He had earlier referred to difficulties in gathering evidence. | It was not clear which case he was referring to.
touch on something to briefly mention a subject during a speech, lesson, piece of writing etc: This problem has already been touched on in Chapter 4.
bring something up to start to talk about a particular subject during a conversation or meeting: I didn’t want to bring up the subject of money. | I knew you’d bring that up!
raise to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about. Raise is more formal than bring something up: He promised to raise the issue with the Prime Minister. | They raised a number of points.
broach to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or that may cause an argument: I was reluctant to broach the subject of payment.
cite formal to mention something as an example or proof of something else, or as a reason for something: Hong Kong is often cited as an example of this kind of economic system.
allude to something formal to mention something in a way that is deliberately not direct: Many of the ancient Greek poets allude to this myth.

Subject Mention I Broach Bring Raise Formal Embarrassing