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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With Tom Hanks benefits from the clarity that time can bring to history, in the form of footage and accounts that have come to light over the past 80 years.
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The segments that follow Bonnier de La Chapelle are admittedly more successful and sophisticated, bringing to mind the heart-pounding essence of a Costa-Gavras political thriller.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Even the physical goods the Kardashians have brought to market—Skims, Kim’s shapewear brand, was recently valued at $5 billion, and Kylie sold more than half of her eponymous cosmetics company, in 2019, for $600 million—have been extensions of their telegenic brand.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a simmer.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The segments that follow Bonnier de La Chapelle are admittedly more successful and sophisticated, bringing to mind the heart-pounding essence of a Costa-Gavras political thriller.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Even the physical goods the Kardashians have brought to market—Skims, Kim’s shapewear brand, was recently valued at $5 billion, and Kylie sold more than half of her eponymous cosmetics company, in 2019, for $600 million—have been extensions of their telegenic brand.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a simmer.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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