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 new cases confirmed in Uganda on Saturday bring to five the total confirmed in the east African country since it was detected there and in the DRC on May 15.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
His song “Americana” is not about the musical genre of the same name, though its rhythms and stripped-down sound can bring to mind a Johnny Cash record.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Season with a few pinches of salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
He looks out at us with astonishing directness, as if he were reading us with the same intensity that we bring to bear on his strongly modeled features.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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