Synonyms of brings

brings

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring

1

as in creates

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• creates
• causes
• generates
• prompts
• produces
• does
• spawns
• yields
• invokes
• induces
• works
• makes
• engenders
• catalyzes
• begets
• brings about
• gives rise to
• introduces
• draws on
• brings on
• brings forth
• effects
• occasions
• encourages
• results (in)
• translates (into)
• promotes
• breeds
• effectuates
• establishes
• initiates
• inaugurates
• founds
• contributes (to)
• determines
• launches
• begins
• develops
• starts
• fosters
• decides
• cultivates
• furthers
• renders
• enacts
• nourishes
• conduces (to)
• sets up
• fathers
• sets
• nurtures
• institutes
• turns out
• innovates
• advances
• pioneers
• forwards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restricts
• limits
• impedes
• suppresses
• dampens
• inhibits
• stifles
• subdues
• smothers
• represses
• controls
• restrains
• crushes
• checks
• squashes
• kills
• arrests
• reins (in)
• puts down
• curbs
• destroys
• retards
• quells
• quashes
• squelches
• abolishes
• extinguishes
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• demolishes
• cans
• stills
• liquidates
• quenches
• snuffs (out)

2

as in convinces

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• convinces
• persuades
• satisfies
• gets
• induces
• attracts
• moves
• urges
• argues
• converts
• wins (over)
• gains
• coaxes
• talks (into)
• prevails (on or upon)
• brings around
• entices
• prompts
• seduces
• tempts
• sells
• entreats
• exhorts
• lures
• draws
• cajoles
• discusses
• wheedles
• influences
• allures
• sways
• beguiles
• leads on
• snows
• inclines
• interests
• brainwashes
• blandishes
• blarneys
• converses
• debates
• disputes
• fast-talks
• reasons (with)
• overpersuades
• moots
• hashes (over)
• chews over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discourages
• deters
• dissuades
• unsells

3

as in costs

to have a price of

the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• costs
• fetches
• goes (for)
• sells (for)
• runs
• comes (to)
• asks
• lists (for)
• amounts (to)
• demands
• exacts
• totals
• commands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brings

AmaWaterways brings guests front row to an exclusive jazz performance in the streets here, where the acoustics haven’t changed in 400 years. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Adak brings nearly two decades of experience across consumer and retail businesses and previously held senior roles at Li & Fung and Forever 21. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Liza brings over two decades of editing experience, with a primary focus on long-form storytelling. — Bob Guccione Jr, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

Their journey brings them into conflict with pirates seeking control of the sacred water on which their community depends. — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

The Dream's voluntary chapel program brings players from opposing teams together before games for a brief service centered on faith and community. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing as Hollywood brings its awards-ready finest as well as populist fare to the Great White North. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026

Having inked a multiyear exclusive first-look co-financing and distribution agreement between Sony and Macro back in the spring, King brings unique insights into the verities of M&A. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

The bright side Which brings us back to Coxon Day, our collective chance right now to change this grim future. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026