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Word: Bring
Speech Type: Verb
Old English bringan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brengen and German bringen
brɪŋ
take or go with (someone or something) to a place
Short Definition:take someone or something to place
Examples:- she brought Luke home from hospital
- wake up—I've brought you some coffee
cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or condition
Short Definition:cause to be in particular state
Examples:- it was an economic policy that would have brought the country to bankruptcy
- I'll give you an aspirin to bring down your temperature
- her views have repeatedly brought her into conflict with her parents
initiate (legal action) against someone
Short Definition:initiate legal action
Examples:- charges should be brought against them
force oneself to do something unpleasant
Short Definition:force oneself to do something
Examples:- she could not bring herself to mention it
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