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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Democrats are laying the groundwork to oppose a photo ID bill Republicans will bring to the Senate floor Thursday, arguing that voting laws are best left to the states or that the legislation before them is too restrictive. David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026 How much money could Charlotte bring to the table for roster construction, staff salaries, operating expenses, and anything and everything that could rejuvenate the 49ers’ program and kickstart its return to relevance? Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 Much to the chagrin of vocal Georgia fans who remember Searels’ first stint in Athens, Smart still has a ton of respect for what Searels brings to the program. Connor Riley, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Fans can expect iconic moments brought to life, from the magical classrooms to the soaring Quidditch pitch. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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