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broach (s) (noun), broaches (pl)
A piece of decorative jewelry frequently worn by women: Elizabeth had a beautiful broach which she inherited from her grandmother.
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broach (BROHCH) (verb), broaches; broached; broaching
1. To hint or to mention: Although Mike's brother has been dating Ashton for years, he has never broached or initiated the subject of marriage with her.
2. To bring up or to introduce: The committee wanted to broach a special subject for discussion.

Timothy wanted to broach a new topic for the discussion.
3. To suggest or to propose something: Will and Elaina are broaching their plans for celebrating their wedding anniversary next week.
4. To open by making a hole: Joel tried to broach a cask of wine.

Sylvia's special friend, Pedro, wanted to broach the idea of giving her an ornamental necklace for her birthday which he made by using a broach to pierce the soft gold in a decorative pattern.

To present or to introduce.
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To present or to introduce.
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To bring up or to mention for the first time.
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To introduce as a topic of conversation.
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