refer vs bring up

refer and bring up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
refer	No	No	Yes	No
bring up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, refer and bring up are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of refer include advert, cite, mention, name.

As verbs, bring up is a hyponym of refer; that is, bring up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:

refer (verb)	bring up (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
have as a meaning	make reference to
make reference to	put forward for consideration or discussion
use a name to designate	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
seek information from	raise from a lower to a higher position
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision	cause to come to a sudden stop
be relevant to	look after a child until it is an adult
	promote from a lower position or rank