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Bring

verb

(past & past part. brought; pres. part. bringing)

1.

Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere. Synonyms: convey, take. "Take these letters to the boss" , "This brings me to the main point"

2.

Cause to come into a particular state or condition. "Bring water to the boiling point"

3.

Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. Synonyms: make for, play, work, wreak. "Wreak havoc" , "Bring comments" , "Play a joke" , "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"

4.

Go or come after and bring or take back. Synonyms: convey, fetch, get. "Could you bring the wine?" , "The dog fetched the hat" Antonym: take away.

5.

Bring into a different state. Synonym: land.

6.

Be accompanied by.

7.

Advance or set forth in court. Synonym: institute. "Institute proceedings"

8.

Bestow a quality on. Synonyms: add, bestow, contribute, impart, lend. "The music added a lot to the play" , "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings" , "This adds a light note to the program"

9.

Be sold for a certain price. Synonyms: bring in, fetch. "The old print fetched a high price at the auction"

10.

Attract the attention of.

11.

Induce or persuade.

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