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
“We needed to bring to your city some strength and some hope and some faith.”
From Salon • May 29, 2026
I’m looking forward to showcasing as much as I can that helps me elevate the level of craft and what I bring to people.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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
“Perhaps I can make it into a sailing boat like the fishermen bring to Belin’s gate, or a barge such as the King uses,” he said.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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