Bring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Bring is a verb meaning (transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
Meaning
(transitive, ditransitive) To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
More Meanings
- (transitive, figuratively) To supply or contribute.
- (transitive) To occasion or bring about.
- (transitive) To raise (a lawsuit, charges, etc.) against somebody.
- To persuade; to induce; to draw; to lead; to guide.
- To produce in exchange; to sell for; to fetch.
- (baseball) To pitch, often referring to a particularly hard thrown fastball.
- (chess) To move a piece into a more active position, esp. to initially develop it.
Example Sentences
Let's bring our differences to an issue.
Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey.
The new company director brought a fresh perspective on sales and marketing.
Next month, Clemons will be brought before a court presided over by a "special master", who will review the case one last time.
Word Forms
- brings
- bringing
- bringed
- bringest
- bringeth
Synonyms for bring
Depending on context, synonyms include ringaling, tingaling, ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling, convey, impart.
Antonyms for bring
Common opposites include take away.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bring in, get, contribute, fetch, impart, work.
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