bring

Verb

• induce or persuade
  • The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well
    

• attract the attention of
  • The noise and the screaming brought the curious
    

• be sold for a certain price
  • The painting brought $10,000
    
  • The old print fetched a high price at the auction
    

• bestow a quality on
  • 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
    

• advance or set forth in court
  • bring charges, institute proceedings
    

• be accompanied by
  • Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?
    

• bring into a different state
  • this may land you in jail
    

• go or come after and bring or take back
  • Get me those books over there, please
    
  • Could you bring the wine?
    
  • The dog fetched the hat
    

• cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
  • I cannot work a miracle
    
  • wreak havoc
    
  • bring comments
    
  • play a joke
    
  • The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
    

• cause to come into a particular state or condition
  • Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
    
  • bring water to the boiling point
    

• take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
  • Bring me the box from the other room
    
  • Take these letters to the boss
    
  • This brings me to the main point
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fetch , bring in , lend , impart , bestow , contribute , add , institute , land , get , convey , work , play , wreak , make for , take
• Antonyms: 
  take away , bear off , bear away , carry away , carry off