brought in; bringing in; brings in
Definition of bring in
2 : to produce as profit or return
each sale brought in $5
3 : to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4 : to report to a court
the jury brought in a verdict
5a : to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive
b : to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6 : earn brings in a good salary
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bring in
Synonyms
- acquire,
- attain,
- bag,
- capture,
- carry,
- come by,
- draw,
- earn,
- gain,
- garner,
- get,
- knock down,
- land,
- make,
- obtain,
- procure,
- pull down,
- realize,
- reap,
- secure,
- win
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The first known use of bring in was in the 14th century
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