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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
Storm Amy brought widespread damage to roads, rail lines and buildings across the country and left 75,000 homes without power.
The Gunners spent around £250m in the summer transfer window, bringing in eight new players, and that squad depth has already played a massive part in their strong start to the campaign.
Blunt is, to her credit, bringing as much as she can to her character.
"He's brought a different aspect to the team, both on and off the ball."
Harrods have set aside £57 million to be used to compensate alleged victims, with an extra £5.3m reserved to cover legal and administrative costs, bringing the total amount allocated to £62.3 million.
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