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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Food is brought to the coach’s home. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 Early childhood education touches every part of our economy, so businesses, policymakers, educators and families all have valuable perspectives to bring to the table. Robert E. Buchanan, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026 When Americans who were on the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak arrived back in the United States Monday, most of them were brought to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which has multiple specialized facilities to monitor and treat people exposed to infectious diseases. Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 11 May 2026 From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 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 12 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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