Definition: bring into a different state
Usage: this may land you in jail
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: bring
Definition: induce or persuade
Usage: The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well
Similar words: cause, induce, get, have, make, stimulate
Definition: cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Usage: The ads induced me to buy a VCR; My children finally got me to buy a computer; My wife made me buy a new sofa
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport
Definition: send from one person or place to another
Usage: transmit a message
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Definition: advance or set forth in court
Usage: bring charges, institute proceedings
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: 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
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor
Synonyms: bring
Definition: attract the attention of
Usage: The noise and the screaming brought the curious
Similar words: draw, draw in, pull, pull in, attract
Definition: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
Usage: Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers; This pianist pulls huge crowds; The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers
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
Similar words: transport, carry
Definition: move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
Usage: You must carry your camping gear; carry the suitcases to the car; This train is carrying nuclear waste; These pipes carry waste water into the river
Synonyms: 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
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue