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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
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
definition 3: to sell for (a price).
The painting brought several thousand dollars.
synonyms:
fetch, sell for
similar words:
cost
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.