bring to
Britishverb
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(adverb) to restore (a person) to consciousness
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(adverb) to cause (a ship) to turn into the wind and reduce her headway
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(preposition) to make (something) equal to (an amount of money)
that brings your bill to £17
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Restore to consciousness, as in I'll see if these smelling salts will bring her to . Also see bring around , def. 2.
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Cause a vessel to stop by heading into the wind or some other means. For example, As they neared the anchorage, they brought the boat to . This usage was first recorded in 1753.
Example Sentences
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In terms of what she will bring to the States Assembly, Andrews said she "will take responsibility for her decisions and actions... and will be dedicated to delivering results".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The League of Women Voters of California, a nonpartisan organization that works to protect and expand voter rights, advises that you bring to the voting center the ballot that was mailed to you.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Season with a few pinches of salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
“The emotive nature of the category, alongside these durable levers that we bring to market, puts us in a category which is relatively much more inert to some of these macro headwinds,” Singh said.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
I was trying to bring to the table wild pig, wild mushrooms, fresh local fruit, and garden-picked vegetables all at the same time.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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