bring

verb

ˈbriŋ How to pronounce bring (audio)
Definition of bringnext
1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff

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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong

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3
as in to cost
to have a price of the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

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Recent Examples of bring Hard Rock Bet is bringing new users $500 in No Sweat Bets to wager on tonight’s game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 And beachgoers now bring packed lunches instead of stopping at Captain Bob’s Chowder Sisters, said Melissa Huddleston, waiting for customers at her sister-in-law’s shop on Sunday. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Whatever the buyout figure, TCU must determine if bringing him back for his sixth season is in the best interests of the school. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 Lavender, rosemary, jasmine, mint and eucalyptus bring scent and texture, and the herbs can migrate to the kitchen. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
  1. create
  2. convince
  3. cost
  4. cause
  5. persuade
  6. fetch
  7. generate
  8. satisfy
Verb
  • The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Knight may have been thinking about the film for 16 years, but creating the version that is coming out in 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without all of the learnings spread across films like ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • No economic pressure will convince people here to make a deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The new president will need to convince investors that Brazil can stabilize its debt trajectory, said Alejo Czerwonko, a fellow at the Atlantic Council.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • On the other hand, the unemployment rate is still low and eggs no longer cost more than $6 a dozen.
    — Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • State regulators sided with them in October, ending a battle that cost neighbors roughly $100,000 in legal fees.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cost
Verb
  • North of the center near Kakinada, the storm could cause about 3 to 5 feet of storm surge, where onshore winds pile water against the coast.
    — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Although officials have not released details about the cause of death, scientists agree that if it was caused by ordinary plague, the wider world has little to worry about.
    — Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • The university admissions replacement system still has to be designed, and legal changes may be needed — leaving crucial decisions unresolved even as the government seeks to persuade students to end their protests.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge was not simply to persuade undecided voters, but to get those who already preferred him to show up at the polls.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • And no one has managed to fetch samples from Mars, let alone its moons.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Even seats in the upper reaches of the stadium are reportedly fetching more than $3,500.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fetch
Verb
  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In tests by cybersecurity firm McAfee, a three-second clip was enough to generate a clone with an 85% match to the original speaker.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfy

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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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