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bring

 
pronunciation:
brIng
phrases:
bring about
features:
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part of speech: verb
inflections: brings, bringing, brought
definition 1: When you bring something, you carry or take it from one place to another. When you bring a person somewhere, you take them with you to the place where you are going.
I brought my turtle to school to show everybody in my class.We have to bring my little sister when we go to the fair.
synonyms:
convey, fetch
similar words:
bear, carry, deliver, take, transport
definition 2: When something brings another thing, it causes it to happen or appear.
Spring usually brings a lot of rain, but it also brings the flowers.The new baby brought joy to the family.
synonyms:
cause, effect
similar words:
begin, create, generate, guide, institute, introduce, lead, produce, start
phrase: bring about
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.