bring

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bring

1. VerbPlural: brings

To move or cause something to move toward the speaker or a specified place.

Common Phrases

  • bring up—To introduce a topic for discussion.
  • bring in—To introduce or involve someone or something.
  • bring about—To cause a change or result.

Example Sentences

  • Bring the book to me.

    Beginner

  • She brings her lunch to school.

    Beginner

  • Please bring your homework tomorrow.

    Beginner

  • The teacher brought a new project for the class.

    Intermediate

  • He brings up an interesting point.

    Intermediate

  • They brought in a consultant for the project.

    Intermediate

  • The company is bringing about significant changes.

    Advanced

  • She brought about a new policy that improved efficiency.

    Advanced

  • The government is bringing in stricter regulations.

    Advanced
Related:
take
fetch
carry
2. VerbN/APlural: N/A

To produce or result in a particular outcome or consequence.

Common Phrases

  • bring about—to cause to happen
  • bring forth—to produce or present
  • bring up—to raise or mention

Example Sentences

  • Bring your homework to class tomorrow.

    Beginner

  • This decision will bring many changes.

    Beginner

  • She brought a delicious cake to the party.

    Beginner

  • The new policy aims to bring equality to the community.

    Intermediate

  • His actions brought about a significant shift in the company.

    Intermediate

  • The storm brought forth unexpected challenges.

    Intermediate

  • The merger is expected to bring long-term benefits to both companies.

    Advanced

  • Her research brought forth groundbreaking discoveries in medicine.

    Advanced

  • The legislation seeks to bring about systemic reforms in education.

    Advanced
Related:
produce
result in
cause
3. VerbN/APlural: N/A

To cause a change or result in a situation or condition.

Common Phrases

  • bring about—cause or produce
  • bring up—introduce a topic
  • bring in—introduce or involve

Example Sentences

  • Bring your book to class tomorrow.

    Beginner

  • The new policy will bring changes.

    Beginner

  • She brought a smile to everyone's face.

    Beginner

  • The storm brought about significant damage.

    Intermediate

  • He brought up an important point during the meeting.

    Intermediate

  • The company brought in a consultant for advice.

    Intermediate

  • The legislation aims to bring about equality in education.

    Advanced

  • Her actions brought the issue to national attention.

    Advanced

  • The merger brought about a complete restructuring of the organization.

    Advanced
Related:
cause
result in
lead to
4. Verb

To take someone or something along with oneself to a place.

Common Phrases

  • bring along—to take with oneself
  • bring up—to mention or introduce a topic
  • bring in—to introduce or involve someone/something

Example Sentences

  • Please bring your book to class tomorrow.

    Beginner

  • She brought her dog to the park.

    Beginner

  • Can you bring me a glass of water?

    Beginner

  • He decided to bring his portfolio to the interview.

    Intermediate

  • They brought along their camping gear for the trip.

    Intermediate

  • The teacher asked students to bring their homework.

    Intermediate

  • She brought up the issue during the meeting, sparking a heated debate.

    Advanced

  • The company brought in a consultant to improve efficiency.

    Advanced

  • He brought his unique perspective to the project, enhancing its impact.

    Advanced
Related:
take
carry
fetch
5. VerbN/APlural: N/A

To cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.

Common Phrases

  • bring about—to cause something to happen
  • bring up—to mention a topic
  • bring to a halt—to stop something completely

Example Sentences

  • The teacher brought the class to order.

    Beginner

  • He brought his dog to the park.

    Beginner

  • She brought the meeting to a close.

    Beginner

  • The policy brought significant changes to the industry.

    Intermediate

  • The storm brought the city to a standstill.

    Intermediate

  • His actions brought shame to the family.

    Intermediate

  • The discovery brought the scientific community to a consensus.

    Advanced

  • The scandal brought the corporation to the brink of collapse.

    Advanced

  • The reforms brought the country to a new era of prosperity.

    Advanced
Related:
cause
lead to
result in
6.

To care for and raise a child until they become an adult.

Common Phrases

  • raise a child—raise a child
  • raise with love—raise with love
  • raise to be responsible—raise to be responsible

Example Sentences

  • My parents raised me with love.

    Beginner

  • She is raising her son to be respectful.

    Beginner

  • They are raising two daughters.

    Beginner

  • How did your parents raise you?

    Intermediate

  • He was raised in a strict household.

    Intermediate

  • Raising children is challenging but rewarding.

    Intermediate

  • The way parents raise their children can influence their future.

    Advanced

  • Child-rearing practices vary across cultures.

    Advanced

  • Raising a child with special needs requires extra patience.

    Advanced
Related:
raise(reɪz)
rear
bring up
nurture