bring

verb

\ ˈbriŋ

brought\ ˈbrȯt

\; bringing\ ˈbriŋ-iŋ

Definition of bring

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 party

b : 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 boil

c 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 as

a : to be the occasion of winter brings snow

b : to result in the drug brought immediate relief brought tears to her eyes

c : institute bring legal action

d : 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

chiefly Midland : yield, produce

bring forth

1 : bear brought forth fruit

2 : to give birth to : produce

3 : adduce bring forth persuasive arguments

bring forward

1 : to produce to view : introduce brought new evidence forward

2 : to carry (a total) forward

bring home

: to make unmistakably clear brought home the importance of exercise

bring to account

1 : to bring to book must be brought to account for her mistakes

2 : reprimand

bring to bear

: to use with effect bring pressure to bear

bring to book

: to compel to give an account

bring to light

: disclose, reveal bring new facts to light

bring to mind

: recall These events bring to mind another time in history.

bring to terms

: to compel to agree, assent, or submit

bring up the rear

: to come last or behind

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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.

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There has been a bit of a hoopla in the news over a class-action lawsuit brought against Ford claiming that the new 2019 Ford Ranger fails to meet fuel-economy expectations set in advertising. — K.c. Colwell, Car and Driver, "What Kind of Fuel Economy Does the 2019 Ford Ranger Get in the Real World?," 13 May 2019 Meghan Markle is back in the royal spotlight, and this time she's brought her royal baby with her. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Wears a White Dress for First Photos with the Royal Baby," 8 May 2019 Besides bringing so much joy to the entire world, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new royal baby boy is also doing wonders for the British economy. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "This Is How Much Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Little Archie Is Already Worth," 8 May 2019 The Healthy Food Financing Initiative was started in 2010 in an attempt to bring grocery stores and healthier options to food deserts. — Jessica Booth, Redbook, "Everything You Need To Know About Food Deserts," 29 Apr. 2019 The brand also pioneered its own formula for making recycled paper to close the loop in production and bring waste down to zero. — Maia Wikler, Teen Vogue, "5 Women-Owned Companies Revolutionizing the Zero-Waste Movement," 24 Apr. 2019 For the tech-obsessed, there’s the enduringly classic tote bag, which is perfect for bringing a laptop or iPad onboard. — Vogue, "Is the Airport Your Runway? Meet 4 Travel Bags That Marry Fashion and Function," 23 Apr. 2019 Grande, who brought special guests Diddy, Nicki Minaj, and NSYNC onstage for her Coachella performance last weekend, is returning this Sunday for her second headlining set. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Actually, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé Were Probably Paid About the Same for Coachella," 19 Apr. 2019 In what is probably one of the most anticipated of Disney’s live-actions, the Lion King promises to bring beloved scenes and characters to life. — Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, "The New 'Lion King' Trailer Introduces the Villainous Scar," 10 Apr. 2019

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