Collins English-English Dictionary

bring [brɪŋ]

1. 1. vt. [tr] to carry, convey, or take (something or someone) to a designated place or person

   bring that book to me

   will you bring Jessica to Tom's party?

2. 2. vt. to cause to happen or occur to (oneself or another)

   to bring disrespect on oneself

3. 3. vt. to cause to happen as a consequence

   responsibility brings maturity

4. 4. vt. to cause to come to mind

   it brought back memories

5. 5. vt. to cause to be in a certain state, position, etc

   the punch brought him to his knees

6. 6. vt. to force, persuade, or make (oneself)

   I couldn't bring myself to do it

7. 7. vt. to sell for; fetch

   the painting brought 20 pounds

8. 8. vt. [law] to institute (proceedings, charges, etc)

9. 9. vt. to put (evidence, etc) before a tribunal

10. 10. vt. See bear

11. 11. vt. See also bring about bring down bring forward bring in bring off bring on bring out bring over bring round bring to bring up

12. 12. vt. [Etymology] Old English bringan; related to Gothic briggan, Old High German bringan