Bring

Definition

Bring is a verb that means to carry, convey, or take someone or something to a specific place or person. It implies movement towards the speaker or towards a point of reference.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /brɪŋ/
• Respelling: bring

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /brɪŋ/
• Respelling: bring

Etymology

The word "bring" originates from Old English "bringan," meaning "to carry" or "to bring forward," with Germanic roots in Proto-Germanic "*brenganą." Related terms are found in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse "bringa" (to bring) and Gothic "briggwan" (to carry). The word has retained its original meaning of conveying or moving something toward a specified point.

Derivatives

• Bringing (verb)
• Brought (verb)
• Bringer (noun)
• Brings (verb, third person singular)
• Bringing-up (noun, related to upbringing)

Synonyms

• Carry
• Deliver
• Fetch

Antonyms

• Take
• Remove
• Send

Usage

The verb "bring" is frequently used to indicate the action of carrying or transporting an item towards someone or a place. For example, "Please bring your books to class," or "She brought a gift to the party."

Related Terms

• Take: To move or transport something away from a place.
• Convey: To transport or carry to a particular place or person.
• Deliver: To bring and hand over something to the intended recipient.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To carry or convey something or someone towards a specific place or person: Describes moving an item or person closer to a point of reference.
  • Example: "He will bring his laptop to the meeting."
• To cause something to happen or come into effect: Often used in phrases to express the initiation or onset of an event or condition.
  • Example: "The new policy will bring significant changes."
• To accompany or lead someone to a place: Refers to guiding or taking someone to a destination, often with the implication of staying with them.
  • Example: "Can you bring your friend to the party?"