What is another word for touch upon?

Pronunciation: [tˈʌt͡ʃ əpˌɒn] (IPA)

When it comes to finding synonyms for the phrase "touch upon", there's no shortage of options available. Some of the most commonly used alternatives include "mention briefly", "bring up", "refer to", "allude to", and "briefly discuss". Others prefer to use phrases like "outline", "sketch out", and "give a cursory mention". In more formal writing, you may see phrases like "touch on briefly", "touch on lightly", or "address briefly". Regardless of which synonym you choose, the key is to find a phrase that conveys the idea of briefly mentioning a topic, without delving too deeply into it.

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What are the hypernyms for Touch upon?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Touch upon

  • I don't know what to say to that, but I have to agree with Johnny that, yeah, we do touch upon things that most men would rather not admit: That we feel pain, we cry, get sad and sometimes don't deal well with disappointment.
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  • Women's propaganda must touch upon all those questions which are of great importance to the general proletarian movement. The main task is, indeed, to awaken the women's class consciousness and to incorporate them into the class struggle.
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