Definitions

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

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touch on

So far, Burnham’s pitch has been “very light touch on the detail, more about the principles,” said Luke Sullivan, Starmer’s former political director.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

He deployed a charm offensive throughout his stay here, confident in the impact of his personal touch on world leaders, often seen patting Xi on the back and repeatedly calling him his friend.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

What’s Next: The U.S. delegation intends to touch on trade in industries and goods in the aerospace, agriculture, and energy sectors, including possible purchase commitments.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

It claimed to “be more careful to give accurate, safe, non-alarmist information when questions touch on symptoms, medications, nutrition, or recovery.”

From Slate ● May 6, 2026

Stating the topic is necessary because even the most explicit language can touch on only a few high points of a story.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

touch on

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