bring to

verb

brought to; bringing to; brings to

transitive verb

1
: to cause (a boat) to lie to or come to a standstill
2
: to restore to consciousness : revive

Examples of bring to in a Sentence

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Photograph from Lionsgate One recent afternoon, Fuqua convened a meeting at his office to figure out how, exactly, this campaign would be brought to life. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 The most practical innovation that Lightning brought to the race was joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor’s smartphones. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 The immersive approach Akinnuoye-Agbaje brings to his roles can take its toll. Molly Lambert, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 Carefully stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring to

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring to was in 1693

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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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