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- See:
- bring
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| definition 1: |
to overthrow (something), or cause to fall.
The rebels used violence to bring down the government. |
| definition 2: |
to cause (something) to become less; decrease.
The new machinery brought down the cost of manufacturing.They sold more when they brought down their prices.- similar words:
- reduce
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| definition 3: |
(informal) to make (someone) depressed.
The news today really brought me down. |
| related words: |
drop, humble, tumble |
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