English · Common Verbs

bring

/brɪŋ/

[/brɪŋ/]

carry toward

Beginnerverb

Definition

To carry or take something toward the speaker or a place. It is the natural counterpart of 'take' toward you.

Example

Please bring your laptop to the meeting so we can review the slides.

Please bring your laptop to the meeting so we can review the slides.

Etymology

From Old English 'bringan' (to bring, lead), from a Germanic root.

How & Where It’s Used

A core everyday verb for carrying toward a place.

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