Broach-Brooch | Commonly Confused Words

Broach

/brəʊtʃ/

To bring up a topic for discussion.

The artist didn't broach the subject of his fees.Sarah hesitated to broach the topic of marriage.He never broaches controversial topics at dinner.

/brəʊtʃ/

An ornament or decorative piece of jewelry worn on clothing

She pinned the vintage brooch to her silk scarf.The museum displayed a 14th-century gold brooch.She gifted her sister a shimmering pearl brooch.

This word has no antonyms

Broach has an a which can act as a rope, think of it as piercing through or bringing up a topic.
Brooch has two os which resemble the shiny jewels on a pin.
Broach is a verb, while brooch is a noun.
Remember that brooch is an accessory, like a jewel on your blouse.
Broach can be used when discussing barrels as it is about opening or piercing.