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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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Irregular
Present tense
bring
3rd person singular
brings
Present participle
bringing
Past simple
brought
Past participle
brought
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.
