bring

verb

ˈbriŋ

brought ˈbrȯt

; bringing ˈbriŋ-iŋ

Synonyms of bring next

transitive verb

: to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded

brought a bottle of wine to the party

: to cause to be, act, or move in a special way: such as

(1)

: attract

her screams brought the neighbors

(2)

: persuade, induce

try to bring them to his way of thinking

(3)

: force, compel

was brought before a judge

(4)

: to cause to come into a particular state or condition

bring water to a boil

dialect : escort, accompany

May I bring you home?

: to bear as an attribute or characteristic

brings years of experience to the position

: to cause to exist or occur: such as

: to be the occasion of

winter brings snow

: to result in

the drug brought immediate relief

brought tears to her eyes

: institute

bring legal action

: adduce

bring an argument

: prefer

whether to bring legal charges against him

: to procure in exchange : sell for

should bring a high price at auction

intransitive verb

chiefly Midland US : yield, produce

bringer noun

Phrases

bring forth

: bear

brought forth fruit

: to give birth to : produce

: adduce

bring forth persuasive arguments

bring forward

: to produce to view : introduce

brought new evidence forward

: to carry (a total) forward

bring home

: to make unmistakably clear

brought home the importance of exercise

bring to account

: to bring to book

must be brought to account for her mistakes

: reprimand

bring to bear

: to use with effect

bring pressure to bear

bring to book

: to compel to give an account

bring to light

: disclose, reveal

bring new facts to light

bring to mind

: recall

These events bring to mind another time in history.

bring to terms

: to compel to agree, assent, or submit

bring up the rear

: to come last or behind

Example Sentences

“Should I send you a check?” “Why not just bring me the money when you come?” Have you brought the money with you from the bank? She brought her boyfriend home to meet her parents. Love of adventure brought her here before taking her to many other places. This radio station brings you all the news as it happens. Can anything bring peace to this troubled region? Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Make the frosting: In a small saucepan, bring the margarine or butter, the ⅓ cup evaporated milk, the brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. —

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Jennifer Carmichael, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2023 In a small pot or kettle, bring the water to a rolling boil. —

M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2023 Hachimura, acquired from Washington on Monday for surplus guard Kendrick Nunn and three second-round draft picks, should bring them size and three-point shooting. —

Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2023 See More

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