26984 words

brings

10 definitions • 31 examples
1
to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:

Examples:

"Shall I bring anything to the party?" "Oh, just a bottle."
[ + two objects ] Bring me that knife.
Bring that knife to me.
Can you help me bring in the shopping (= take it into the house)?
bring someone in for questioning The police brought several men in for questioning (= took them to the police station because they might have been involved in a crime).
When they visit us they always bring their dog with them.
2
to cause, result in, or produce a state or condition:

Examples:

[ + two objects ] She's brought us so much happiness over the years.
[ + -ing verb ] The explosion brought the whole building crashing to the ground.
The closure of the factory brought poverty to the town (= resulted in it becoming poor).
bring something to the boil UK Bring the water to the boil (= make it start boiling).
bring something to a boil Bring the water to a boil (= make it start boiling).
bring something to an end She suddenly brought the interview to an end.
bring tears to someone's eyes Her tragic story brought tears to my eyes (= made me cry).
What will the future bring for these refugees?
3
to cause someone to come to a particular place or thing:

Examples:

what brings someone somewhere What brings you (= why have you come) to Miami?
4
to make or begin as part of an official legal process:

Examples:

bring charges He was arrested for fighting, but the police have decided not to bring charges.
5
to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking:

Examples:

Bring me that book./Bring that book to me.
I brought my daughter to the office.
[ M ] Next time you come, bring your boyfriend along.
[ M ] It started raining, so I brought in the laundry.
This broadcast was brought to you (= paid for) by Powdermilk Biscuits.
6
to cause, result in, or produce a state:

Examples:

The rain brought some relief from this heat.
What brings you here?
Funding cuts brought an end to the project.
Wicks brought her to the attention of a movie producer.
7
to make yourself do something that you do not want to do:

Examples:

I couldn’t bring myself to disappoint her.
8
to make something come to a particular place, point, or level:

Examples:

Producers need to bring oil production to levels that create more stable and more sustainable oil prices.
9

Examples:

bring sth to an end/close Without warning, she suddenly brought the interview to an end.
10
to make or begin something as part of an official legal process:

Examples:

bring a case/lawsuit/charge against sb Detectives believe they have enough evidence to bring charges against the chief financial officer.

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