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bring
- pronunciation:
- brIng
- phrases:
- bring around, bring down
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
brings, bringing, brought |
| definition 1: |
to take, lead, or carry toward the speaker or from one place to another.
Bring him to me.I brought no suitcase.- synonyms:
- convey, fetch
- similar words:
- bear, carry, deliver, take, tote, transport
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| definition 2: |
to cause to occur or change by way of persuasion, deliberate force, or natural consequences.
Autumn brings cool weather.He will bring sadness if he leaves.She brought him to his senses.- synonyms:
- cause, effect, induce
- similar words:
- begin, carry, create, engender, generate, guide, initiate, institute, introduce, lead, occasion, produce, start, usher in
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| definition 3: |
to sell for (a price).
The painting brought several thousand dollars.- synonyms:
- fetch, sell for
- similar words:
- cost
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| related words: |
call, convey, drag, get, reconcile, retrieve, serve, wash |
| phrase: |
bring around |
| phrase: |
bring down |
bring or take?
Bring usually means to carry something with you when you come to a place. Take usually means to carry something with you when you go from a place. Compare: - Bring your notebook when you come to class.
- Take your test papers when you go home.
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