English · Common Verbs

bring back

/brɪŋ bæk/

[/brɪŋ bæk/]

return; revive memories

Intermediateverb

Definition

To return something to a place or person, or to make someone remember the past.

Example

That song brings back happy memories.

That song brings back happy memories.

Etymology

From 'bring' plus 'back', returning something to its origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for returning items or recalling memories.

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