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Definition of bring
brought
play \ˈbrȯt\;bringing
play \ˈbriŋ-iŋ\transitive verb
1a : 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 partyb : to cause to be, act, or move in a special way: such as (1) : attract her screams brought the neighbors (2) : persuade, induce try to bring them to his way of thinking (3) : force, compel was brought before a judge (4) : to cause to come into a particular state or condition bring water to a boilc dialect : escort, accompany May I bring you home?d : to bear as an attribute or characteristic brings years of experience to the position
2 : to cause to exist or occur: such asa : to be the occasion of winter brings snowb : to result in the drug brought immediate relief brought tears to her eyesc : institute bring legal actiond : adduce bring an argument
3 : prefer whether to bring legal charges against him
4 : to procure in exchange : sell for should bring a high price at auction
intransitive verb
bringer
nounbring 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
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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.
Recent Examples of bring from the Web
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Last month, minibus taxi operators blocked many of the main roads and highways in the country’s Gauteng province, bringing transport to a near standstill in parts of the country’s main commercial hub of Johannesburg.
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This could even bring back lifetime caps on how much an insurer would pay for such services for a particular patient.
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So far there is not much sign of the fresh dawn that IS’s downfall should bring.
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Formed in June, the Glendale Relationship Initiation Team, or GRIT, is a program of the city’s Economic Development Department and will bring a combination of representatives from different departments to meet with major employers in Glendale.
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The testimony appeared designed to show that Duckett was earnestly attempting to rebuild Dillon Stadium and bring in a professional soccer team.
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Let food give you memories, bring you joy, and not become an obsession.
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He and others are now bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into their molecular kitchens.
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So, the Pulse Nightclub tragedy brings extra meaning to all of the IMPACT wrestlers, referees, production crew and front-office staff.
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Origin and Etymology of bring
Middle English, from Old English bringan; akin to Old High German bringan to bring, Welsh hebrwng to accompany
BRING Defined for English Language Learners
bring
playDefinition of bring for English Language Learners
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: to come with (something or someone) to a place
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: to cause (something or someone) to come
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: to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start
BRING Defined for Kids
bring
playDefinition of bring for Students
brought
\ˈbrȯt\;bringing
1 : to cause to come by carrying or leading : take along Students were told to bring lunches. Bring all your friends!
2 : to cause to reach a certain state or take a certain action Bring the water to a boil. I couldn't bring myself to say it.
3 : to cause to arrive or exist Their cries brought help. The storm brought snow and ice.
4 : to sell for The house brought a high price.
bringer
nounbring about
: to cause to happen
bring back
: to cause to return to a person's memory Seeing him brought it all back to me.
bring forth
: to cause to happen or exist : produce Her statement brought forth protest.
bring on
: to cause to happen to You've brought these problems on yourself.
bring out
bring to
bring up
Law Dictionary
bring
playLegal Definition of bring
brought
\ˈbrȯt\ playbringing
\ˈbriŋ-iŋ\ play: to begin or commence (a legal proceeding) through proper legal procedure: as a : to put (as a lawsuit) before a court b : to formally assert (as a charge or indictment) brought charges against him
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