broached
Pronunciation: [broʊtʃt]
Word
Context: "conversation"
(verb) to start talking about a difficult or sensitive subject. When someone broaches a topic, they are bringing it up for discussion, especially if it's something people might not want to talk about.
Example
She broached the subject of homework during dinner to see how everyone felt about it.
Example
He did not broach the topic of money because it makes her uncomfortable.
Example
Why did he broach such an awkward subject at the party?
Context: "exploration"
(verb) to open or begin to explore something, often in a more technical or formal sense. This can be when you start to examine something that hasn't been discussed before.
Example
They broached new ideas during the meeting, which led to exciting discussions.
Example
The scientists didn't broach the topic of climate change in their report, which was a missed opportunity.
Example
What new subjects did they broach at the conference?
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