Synonyms of brought

brought

verb

past tense of bring

1

as in caused

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

• caused
• created
• generated
• prompted
• spawned
• produced
• did
• worked
• yielded
• made
• induced
• invoked
• effected
• occasioned
• brought about
• engendered
• brought on
• brought forth
• introduced
• bred
• catalyzed
• resulted (in)
• gave rise to
• drew on
• encouraged
• translated (into)
• effectuated
• promoted
• inaugurated
• begot
• founded
• initiated
• launched
• began
• developed
• pioneered
• decided
• instituted
• established
• determined
• started
• contributed (to)
• fostered
• forwarded
• cultivated
• rendered
• enacted
• nurtured
• set up
• set
• turned out
• conduced (to)
• furthered
• fathered
• innovated
• advanced
• nourished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limited
• restricted
• impeded
• suppressed
• checked
• crushed
• controlled
• quashed
• smothered
• arrested
• stifled
• dampened
• subdued
• repressed
• restrained
• killed
• put down
• inhibited
• curbed
• destroyed
• squashed
• squelched
• retarded
• quelled
• abolished
• stilled
• canned
• extinguished
• liquidated
• clamped down (on)
• demolished
• cracked down (on)
• reined (in)
• quenched
• snuffed (out)

2

as in persuaded

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

• persuaded
• convinced
• satisfied
• got
• induced
• moved
• urged
• gained
• converted
• attracted
• argued
• brought around
• won (over)
• coaxed
• prevailed (on or upon)
• prompted
• talked (into)
• lured
• enticed
• sold
• seduced
• tempted
• cajoled
• exhorted
• entreated
• influenced
• wheedled
• discussed
• swayed
• drew
• allured
• interested
• snowed
• inclined
• led on
• beguiled
• conversed
• brainwashed
• debated
• blandished
• blarneyed
• fast-talked
• disputed
• mooted
• overpersuaded
• chewed over
• reasoned (with)
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deterred
• discouraged
• dissuaded
• unsold

3

as in cost

to have a price of

the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cost
• fetched
• went (for)
• sold (for)
• ran
• came (to)
• asked
• demanded
• listed (for)
• totaled
• commanded
• amounted (to)
• exacted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brought

The nature of Robert Carradine’s death is the subject of a new lawsuit brought against the University of California, Los Angeles by the actor’s family. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective. — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Two losing bets would have evaporated the remainder of the season’s profits and brought the home run bets into the red. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Yet 20 minutes later, it was long forgotten during a graceful balance beam routine that brought her to within striking distance of the lead. — CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Beloozerov’s death brought new perspective on their relationship. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Speculation has risen about whether Takaichi, who supports nuclear dissuasion, may allow nuclear weapons to be brought into the country, going against the third non-nuclear principle. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Focus Features’ Obsession also brought a lot to the table, so shoutout Nikki as well. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2026

Origis Energy has brought three new phases of its Rockhound Solar project online in Ector County, Texas. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026