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

Oh, there’s also Queenie’s frenemy Kate (Adrienne Warren), who brings along a hunky plus-one with a roving eye (Jelani Alladin). —Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026

ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026

The world of anime has seen all kinds of heroes step up to battle evil, but Rooster Fighter, based on a web manga by Shū Sakuratani, brings some hot chicken to the plate. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026

Nana’s menu brings a restaurant — or, at least, cafe — component to the game, too. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

For many parents, traveling with young children brings challenges that go beyond booking flights and choosing a destination. —Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026

Today’s announcement that 51 prisoners will be released brings hope to many families. —- Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Despite the diagnosis, McKinney brings energy to every practice. —Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026