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- pronunciation:
- brIng
- phrases:
- bring about, bring around, bring back, bring down, bring in, bring into, bring out, bring to, bring up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Note, Grammatical Patterns
| 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 the prisoner to me.I brought no suitcase on this trip.You should bring you calculator every time you come to class.- 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.His death brought sadness to the entire community.Her persuasive arguments finally brought him to his senses.What brought you to change your mind about this?[verb + smby/smth + infinitive
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The film brought her sudden fame.[verb + object + object
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- 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 |
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| phrase: |
bring about, bring around, bring back, bring down, bring in, bring into, bring out, bring to, bring up |
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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