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bring
[bring]
verb (used with object)
to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker.
Bring the suitcase to my house.
He brought his brother to my office.
to cause to come to or toward oneself; attract.
Her scream brought the police.
He brought honor to his family by his heroism.
to cause to occur or exist.
The medication brought instant relief.
to cause to come into a particular position, state, or effect.
to bring the car to a stop.
to cause to appear or occur in the mind; evoke or recall.
The letter brought her memories of youth.
to persuade, convince, compel, or induce.
She couldn't bring herself to sell the painting.
to sell for; fetch.
These lamps will bring a good price.
Law., to commence.
to bring an action for damages.
verb phrase
bring off, to accomplish, carry out, or achieve (something).
He brought off his speech with ease.
bring forward
to bring to view; show.
to present for consideration; adduce.
to bring forward an opinion.
bring down
to injure, capture, or kill.
He brought down several ducks on his last hunting trip.
to lessen; reduce.
I won't buy that lamp unless they bring down the price.
Slang., to cause to be in low spirits; depress.
The bad news brought him down.
bring up
to care for during childhood; rear.
to introduce or mention for attention, discussion, action, or consideration.
to vomit.
to stop or cause to stop quickly.
to bring up a car at the curb.
Nautical., (of a vessel) to cause to halt, as by lowering an anchor or running aground; fetch up.
bring forth
to give birth to; deliver; bear.
to bring forth a son.
to give rise to; introduce.
to bring forth a proposal for reducing costs.
bring to
to bring back to consciousness; revive.
Nautical., to head (a vessel) close to or into the wind so as to halt.
bring on
to cause to happen or exist; bring about.
This incident will surely bring on a crisis.
to introduce; cause to appear.
Bring on the clowns.
bring in
to yield, as profits or income.
My part-time job doesn't bring in much, but I enjoy it.
to present officially; submit.
The jury brought in its verdict.
to cause to operate or yield.
They brought in a gusher on his property.
to present for consideration, approval, etc.; introduce.
She brought in six new members last month.
bring out
to expose; reveal.
to make noticeable or conspicuous in a contrast.
to publish, as a book or play.
to introduce officially into society.
to bring out a debutante.
bring about, to accomplish; cause.
Land reform brought about a great change in the lives of the common people.
bring around / round
to convince of a belief or opinion; persuade.
I think we can bring him around to agreeing with the plan.
to restore to consciousness, as after a faint.
to bring as a visitor.
They brought around a new employee this morning.
bring
/ brɪŋ /
verb
to carry, convey, or take (something or someone) to a designated place or person
bring that book to me
will you bring Jessica to Tom's party?
to cause to happen or occur to (oneself or another)
to bring disrespect on oneself
to cause to happen as a consequence
responsibility brings maturity
to cause to come to mind
it brought back memories
to cause to be in a certain state, position, etc
the punch brought him to his knees
to force, persuade, or make (oneself)
I couldn't bring myself to do it
to sell for; fetch
the painting brought 20 pounds
law
to institute (proceedings, charges, etc)
to put (evidence, etc) before a tribunal
to give birth to
to convince of
his account brought home to us the gravity of the situation
to place the blame on
See bear 1
Other Word Forms
- bringer noun
- outbring verb (used with object)
Word History and Origins
Origin of bring1
Word History and Origins
Origin of bring1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
That fight was the most-streamed sporting event of all time and brought in the largest gate for a U.S. boxing or MMA event held outside of Las Vegas.
She heeds this warning, starting to realize that this boyfriend might not bring her freedom but deadweight, as much as she tries to help him help himself.
As much as their codependent friendship brings them closer, when spoken to at the same time, Roman and Dennis always differ in their answers, evincing an underlying disconnect.
A tender city romance about about gentrification and Black melancholy, “Love, Brooklyn” brings together appealing actors and the charms of New York’s ever-changing borough into soft focus.
Created by an act of Parliament, it would need to be a UK government decision to bring the institution to an end.
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