bring to
verb
brought to; bringing to; brings to
1
: to cause (a boat) to lie to or come to a standstill
2
: to restore to consciousness : revive
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Despite this intense devotion to character, Johnson was struck by the joy Close brought to the set.
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Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Powerfully and beautifully crafted, Both and Neither blends memoir and history with rare sensitivity, bringing to life trans experiences—past and present—with grace, intellect, and unflinching honesty.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
This was brought to us by a developer representing a local landowner.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Powerfully and beautifully crafted, Both and Neither blends memoir and history with rare sensitivity, bringing to life trans experiences—past and present—with grace, intellect, and unflinching honesty.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
This was brought to us by a developer representing a local landowner.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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