Definition: bring into a different state
Usage: this may land you in jail
Main entry: bring
Definition: induce or persuade
Usage: The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well
Main entry: convey, get, fetch, bring
Definition: go or come after and bring or take back
Usage: Get me those books over there, please; Could you bring the wine?; The dog fetched the hat
Main entry: bring
Definition: be accompanied by
Usage: Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?
Main entry: bring
Definition: cause to come into a particular state or condition
Usage: Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence; bring water to the boiling point
Definition: advance or set forth in court
Usage: bring charges, institute proceedings
Main entry: work, wreak, make for, play, bring
Definition: cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
Usage: I cannot work a miracle; wreak havoc; bring comments; play a joke; The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
Main entry: bring
Definition: attract the attention of
Usage: The noise and the screaming brought the curious
Main entry: bring, convey, take
Definition: take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
Usage: Bring me the box from the other room; Take these letters to the boss; This brings me to the main point
Main entry: bring, bring in, fetch
Definition: be sold for a certain price
Usage: The painting brought $10,000; The old print fetched a high price at the auction
Main entry: lend, bring, impart, contribute, bestow, add
Definition: bestow a quality on
Usage: 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