Bring (brought)
Definition
The verb "bring" means to carry or convey something or someone to a particular location or person.
Conjugation
| Tense | Verb Form |
|---|---|
| Base Form | bring |
| Past Simple | brought |
| Past Participle | brought |
| Present Participle | bringing |
| Third Person Singular | brings |
Examples
- Could you bring your book to class tomorrow?
- She brought her favorite dish to the party.
- They are bringing their friends to the concert.
- He brings his laptop to work every day.
- We have brought the documents you requested.
Usage in Context
Differences with "Take"
- Bring: Use when the action involves moving something toward the speaker or listener.
- Example: Please bring your report to the meeting.
- Take: Use when the action involves moving something away from the speaker or listener.
- Example: Could you take this package to the post office?
Common Phrases
- Bring up: To mention or introduce a topic.
- She always brings up sports during our conversations.
- Bring about: To cause or lead to something happening.
- The new policy brought about significant changes in the company.
- Bring along: To take someone or something with you.
- You can bring along a friend to the event.
- Bring back: To return something.
- Can you bring back my jacket when you’re done?
- Bring down: To reduce or make something lower.
- The government aims to bring down taxes this year.
Related Expressions
- Bring to light: To reveal or disclose something.
- The investigation brought to light new evidence.
- Bring into question: To cause something to be doubted or reconsidered.
- His actions brought into question his integrity.
- Bring to mind: To remind someone of something.
- This song brings to mind my childhood.
- Bring home the bacon: To earn a living or support the family financially.
- She works hard to bring home the bacon.
- Bring in: To introduce or include someone or something.
- We need to bring in an expert for this project.
Synonyms
- Carry
- Deliver
- Fetch
- Transport
Antonyms
- Take
- Remove
- Send
Pronunciation
- IPA: /brɪŋ/
- Audio: !Audio