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
All that music to bring to life meant that Grande moved quickly through the two dozen songs she divided into five or six acts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Season with a few pinches of salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Having done more than a dozen productions featuring dogs, Vince says he is still impressed by the authenticity that animal actors bring to film sets.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
To drum up public support for the law, legal injunctions were bolstered by insidious propaganda—a formula that the Nazis would eventually bring to monstrous perfection.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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