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bring Definition

bring (briŋ)

transitive verb brought, bring′·ing

  1. to carry or lead (a person or thing) to the place thought of as “here” or to a place where the speaker will be bring it to my house tomorrow
  2. to cause to be, happen, come, appear, have, etc. war brings death and famine; rest brings one health
  3. to lead, persuade, or influence along a course of action or belief
  4. to sell for eggs bring a high price today
  5. Law
    1. to present in a law court to bring charges
    2. to advance (evidence, etc.)

Etymology: ME bringen < OE bringan < IE base *bhrenk-, *bronk- > Welsh he-brwng, to bring, lead

bring Idioms

bring about

to make happen; effect

bring around

or bring round
  1. to persuade by arguing, urging, etc.
  2. to put or coax into a good humor
  3. to bring back to consciousness or health

bring down

  1. to cause to come down or fall
  2. to wound or kill

bring forth

    1. to give birth to
    2. to produce (fruit, flowers, etc.)
  2. to make known; disclose

bring forward

  1. to introduce; show
  2. Bookkeeping to carry over

bring in

  1. to import
    1. to produce (income or revenue)
    2. ☆ to cause (an oil well, etc.) to produce
  3. to give (a verdict or report)

bring off

to succeed in doing; accomplish

bring on

to cause to be, happen, or appear

bring out

  1. to reveal; make clear or clearer
  2. to bring (a play, person, etc.) before the public, or to publish (a book, magazine, etc.)
  3. to introduce (a girl or young woman) formally to society

bring over

to convince or persuade

bring to

  1. to revive (an unconscious person)
  2. to cause (a ship) to stop

bring up

  1. to take care of during infancy and childhood by educating, nurturing, training, etc.; raise; rear
  2. to introduce, as into discussion
    1. to cough up
    2. to vomit
  4. to stop abruptly
bring Synonyms

bring

v.

  1. To transport

    convey, take along, carry, bear, fetch, deliver, transport, conduct, escort, lead, guide; see also accompany 1, carry 1, pick up 6.

  2. To be worth in sale

    sell for, command, fetch, produce, net, return, gross, earn, yield, afford, draw, bring in, realize, take; see also pay 2.

  3. To initiate legal action

    institute, declare, prefer, take (to court), appeal, serve, cite, arraign, summon, indict.

  4. To cause

    produce, effect, induce, make; see begin 1, cause 2.

bring (in strict usage) implies a carrying or conducting to, and take, similar action away from, the place where the speaker is or will be or a place regarded as ""here'' bring the book to me; I will take it back to the library; fetch implies a going after something, getting it, and bringing it back

bring Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • improvement: In the case of the Town Center, Dartford Boro Council has worked with stakeholders to bring about significant improvement.
  • change: The Reformation brought about changes in the styles of brasses.

Object

  • benefit: This will bring great benefits in terms of getting officers back out on the streets in the shortest possible time.
  • claim: An employe must bring a claim for unfair dismissal no later than three months from the termination of his employment.
  • peace: Unfortunately the discussions failed to bring peace between the two factions.
  • memory: Ask pupils, as a class, what sorts of things bring memories to mind?
  • wealth: Tim is a pleasure to have on the team and he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the game.
  • smile: When youâre around Jack you canât help but feel enthusiastic and he certainly brings a smile to faces everywhere.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • alive: His extraordinary ability to use metaphors really brought the subject alive for people.
  • up-to-date: Neville answered the many questions on allergen labeling, GM-derived labeling as well as bringing everyone up-to-date with the latest legal discussions.

Preposition: into

  • existence: The point multiplies, and Line is brought into existence, followed by Plane, Angle, and Plane Figures.

Adjective complement

  • onboard: A short while after being brought onboard, they all mercifully passed away.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: Don't forget to bring along your own teddy!
  • up: He was brought up in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
  • down: The scheme allows him to leave his salary in his current account for the whole month, bringing down his mortgage payments.

Followed by a transitive particle

  • down: August 2006 " Buying online can also bring down the cost of the Ibiza or Clio.
  • up: Select the list box to bring up the option to open GUFI files.
  • out: To bring out the true life of gaming in 5 friends.

Infinitive complement

  • bear: This is to ensure that the relevant skills are brought to bear on research problems.
  • mind: Not that that's a bad thing, it's the sort of song that'll bring to mind lazy days on Greek beaches.