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touch on

VERB
bring up
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allude to broach discuss introduce propose raise refer submit
WEAK
advance advert move offer put forward raise a subject tender
VERB
broach
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring up hint at moot
STRONG
advance approach interject interpose introduce mention move offer propose submit suggest ventilate
WEAK
open up raise subject speak of talk of
Antonyms
STRONG
close deny dissuade refuse stop take back withdraw
WEAK
close up not mention
VERB
hint
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise allude to broach imply inform mention refer to remind
STRONG
acquaint adumbrate angle apprise coax connote cue drop expose fish foreshadow impart infer insinuate intimate leak make point prefigure press prompt recall shadow signify solicit spring whisper wink
WEAK
bring up give an inkling jog memory let it be known let out of bag put flea in ear say in passing tip off tip one's hand
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal halt hide leave alone prevent refuse stop withhold
VERB
mean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
determine imply indicate involve portend promise represent say spell suggest
STRONG
adumbrate allude argue attest augur betoken connote denote designate express foreshadow foretell herald import intimate name presage purport symbolize
WEAK
add up allude to drive at hint at point to speak of stand for tell the meaning of
VERB
mention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge allude to bring up cite declare detail disclose discuss introduce name notice point out quote recount report reveal speak of specify suggest tell
STRONG
acquaint adduce advert broach communicate designate divulge enumerate impart infer instance intimate notify observe remark state
WEAK
call attention to hint at make known point to speak about throw out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal disavow hide ignore neglect suppress withhold
STRONG
hold back keep
VERB
refer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify
STRONG
accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote
WEAK
bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference put down to speak about speak of
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore insert neglect remove
WEAK
hold back

Example Sentences

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I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The discussion will touch on the economy, inflation and the Fed’s independence, Scott said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

It will also touch on the challenges they faced along the way, including a coup in the Comoros, being shot at, as well as Sir David's famous encounter with gorillas in Rwanda.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Now she’s two wins away from putting the finishing touch on what has been a dream Olympics—with a gold medal around her neck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I startle at the light touch on my shoulder, spinning around.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland