bring
Third Person
brings
Present Participle
bringing
Past Tense
brought
Past Participle
brought
1
to come to a place with someone or something
transitive
- Can we bring our pets to the park?
- Don't forget to bring your ID when you come to the event.
- I will bring the snacks for the picnic.
- Please bring your umbrella in case it rains.
- She brought her friend to the party.
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2
to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state
- Economic downturn had brought the industry to the brink of bankruptcy.
- The therapist aimed to bring her patients to a state of emotional well-being.
- Regular exercise can bring your body to a healthier and more energetic state.
- The training program was designed to bring employees to a higher level of proficiency in their roles.
3
to take legal action against someone or something and demand that they appear in a court of law
transitive
- The attorney decided to bring a case against the negligent driver.
- The plaintiff plans to bring charges against the accused.
- The ruling comes in a lawsuit brought by the employees against their former employer.
- They will bring a lawsuit against the company for breach of contract.
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