brought in; bringing in; brings in
Definition of bring in
2
: to produce as profit or return
each sale brought in $5
3
: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4
: to report to a court
the jury brought in a verdict
5a
: to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive
b
: to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6
: earn
brings in a good salary
Synonyms & Antonyms for bring in
Synonyms
- acquire,
- attain,
- bag,
- capture,
- carry,
- come by,
- draw,
- earn,
- gain,
- garner,
- get,
- knock down,
- land,
- make,
- obtain,
- procure,
- pull down,
- realize,
- reap,
- secure,
- win
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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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