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to bring
01
to come to a place with someone or something
Transitive: to bring sb/sth | to bring sb/sth somewhere
Examples
Can we bring our pets to the park?
1.1
to result in or cause something
Transitive: to bring a state or emotion
Examples
Graduation often brings with it a sense of nostalgia and reflection.
1.2
to make someone or something be in or go to a specific place
Transitive: to bring sb/sth somewhere
Examples
The new highway construction has brought increased traffic to the city.
1.3
to provide or offer someone something
Ditransitive: to bring sb sth | to bring sth to sb/sth
Examples
Her writing brings her a six-figure book deal.
1.4
to make someone or something move towards a particular direction
Transitive: to bring sth to a direction | to bring sth in a specific manner
Examples
Bring the cup down gently onto the table.
02
to make someone or something to be placed in a certain condition or state
Complex Transitive: to bring sb/sth to a specific state
Examples
Economic downturn had brought the industry to the brink of bankruptcy.
03
to take legal action against someone or something and demand that they appear in a court of law
Transitive: to bring a legal claim against sb/sth
Examples
The attorney decided to bring a case against the negligent driver.
