bring

verb

ˈbriŋ How to pronounce bring (audio)
Definition of bringnext
1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff

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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong

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3
as in to cost
to have a price of the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

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Recent Examples of bring The company is seen as pivotal to bringing chip manufacturing back to American soil, following decades of it shifting to Asia. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 That tournament brings an element of competition and greater intensity to mirror more closely the upcoming campaign in the Premier League and Europa League. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 July 2026 All of this comes after speculation that the couple was planning to bring a film crew to England to capture family moments for a 2027 documentary marking the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026 That deadline is set to expire in mid-August, but the resumption of the war on July 7 has brought the entire agreement into question. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
  1. create
  2. convince
  3. cost
  4. cause
  5. persuade
  6. fetch
  7. generate
  8. satisfy
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  • The letter argues that openness prevents lock-in and that concentrating capability creates single points of failure.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • Diomande had previously made PSG his destination of choice — but the European champions had not yet shown a willingness to offer a level of fee that would convince Leipzig to consider a sale this summer.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Lowe is convinced that mainstream news outlets are ignoring his inquiry because of political correctness.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Advocates and city councilors said at an April Council hearing that the Wu administration’s inaction has cost the city millions in federal grant funding and puts cyclists and pedestrians at risk.
    — Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The previous disruptions to shipping between 2023 and 2025 probably cost some $20 billion a year, according to industry estimates.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of cost
Verb
  • Construction on the new bridge began in 2018 but took years, partly because of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Inadequate data management is projected to cause 60% of AI project failures, with autonomous agents posing even greater risks as errors can spread rapidly.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • The board also voted down a proposal to increase rider fares to generate between $8 million and $12 million after a lengthy discussion and multiple failed amendments aimed at trying to persuade a majority of directors to pass the motion.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
  • Dr Chris Vas, Associate Professor at the University of Canterbury in southern England, said the EU wants to persuade its manufacturers to go cheaper, the lowest price is more like €15,000 than €10,000.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • The big prize in Spirit Airlines’ liquidation is closer to being awarded and may fetch close to $90 million.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Operational databases—often NoSQL systems—excel at reacting to change instantly and fetching individual records with almost no delay, suiting situations where the business must act on new data in near real time.
    — Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of fetch
Verb
  • The income tax currently generates about $9 billion a year, roughly two-thirds of the state’s general revenue.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • In terms of dollars spent and lives saved, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR, has generated a stellar return on investment and a solid demonstration of soft power in Africa.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 25 July 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Dunphy said there are valid examples of how the Moda renovations could satisfy using the fund.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In the United Kingdom, Rumours alone is not enough to satisfy listeners’ demand.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of satisfy

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