1
a
: to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded
brought a bottle of wine to the party
b
: to cause to be, act, or move in a special way: such as
(1)
: attract
The shouting brought a crowd.
(4)
: to cause to come into a particular state or condition
bring water to a boil
bring peace to the region
d
: deliver
I bring a message.
This station brings you the news every night.
e
: to bear as an attribute or characteristic
brings years of experience to the position
2
: to cause to exist or occur: such as
a
: to be the occasion of
winter brings snow
b
: to result in
The medicine brought immediate relief.
The sad story brought tears to our eyes.
c
: to offer or present for consideration : advance
bring an argument
d
: to cause to be born
brought a child into the world
4
: to procure in exchange : sell for
should bring a high price at auction
bringer
noun
see also bring forth, bring forward, bring home, bring to account, bring to bear, bring to book, bring to light, bring to mind, bring to terms, bring up the rear
Examples of bring in a Sentence
“Should I send you a check?” “Why not just bring me the money when you come?”
Have you brought the money with you from the bank?
She brought her boyfriend home to meet her parents.
Love of adventure brought her here before taking her to many other places.
This radio station brings you all the news as it happens.
Can anything bring peace to this troubled region?
Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
Built for entertaining, everyday life The transformation of the main residence brought the farmhouse into the realm of plush, modern comfort while preserving its agrarian soul.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 Dec. 2025
And none of that can express the stunning emotional and psychological cost of anxiety and depression (both of which also bring financial burdens) that frequently crawl shackle-to-shackle with ADHD.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
The smart glasses market is booming, but travelers sailing with MSC Cruises might want to think twice before bringing a pair onboard.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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bring
verb1
: to cause to come with oneself by carrying or leading especially to the place from which the action is viewed
bring a lunch
2
: to cause to reach a certain state or take a certain action
bring water to a boil
couldn't bring myself to say it
3
: to cause to arrive or exist
winter will bring snow
bring legal action
4
: to sell for
will bring a good price
bringer
noun
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