Bring Definition
bring
verb
- take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; "Bring me the box from the other room"; "Take these letters to the boss"; "This brings me to the main point"
- cause to come into a particular state or condition; "Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence"; "bring water to the boiling point"
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
- go or come after and bring or take back; "Get me those books over there, please"; "Could you bring the wine?"; "The dog fetched the hat"
- bring into a different state; "this may land you in jail"
- be accompanied by; "Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?"
- advance or set forth in court; "bring charges", "institute proceedings"
- bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
- be sold for a certain price; "The painting brought $10,000"; "The old print fetched a high price at the auction"
- attract the attention of; "The noise and the screaming brought the curious"
- induce or persuade; "The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well"
"Bring" in song lyrics
See how bring is used in real songs:
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"This is Irief, you know what I bring"
60 Second Assassin f/ Masta Killa, M-Eighty, Popa Wu — Remarkable Timing -
"For now swing now I know what a thou' bring"
Esoteric f/ Main Flow — Street Pay -
"Ain't nothing change but the clothes that my money bring"
A+ f/ Prodigy — Gusto
Words that rhyme with bring
Usage tips for "bring"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bring" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bring to find words that pair well.