bringing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
   delivery.
   
   • his reluctant delivery of bad news
2. verb take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
   bring; take; convey.
   
   • Bring me the box from the other room
   • Take these letters to the boss
   • This brings me to the main point
3. verb cause to come into a particular state or condition
   bring.
   
   • Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
   • bring water to the boiling point
4. verb cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
   bring; play; work; wreak; make for.
   
   • I cannot work a miracle
   • wreak havoc
   • bring comments
   • play a joke
   • The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
5. verb go or come after and bring or take back
   bring; fetch; convey; get.
   
   • Get me those books over there, please
   • Could you bring the wine?
   • The dog fetched the hat
6. verb bring into a different state
   bring; land.
   
   • this may land you in jail
7. verb be accompanied by
   bring.
   
   • Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?
8. verb advance or set forth in court
   institute; bring.
   
   • bring charges", "institute proceedings
9. verb bestow a quality on
   lend; contribute; add; bring; bestow; impart.
   
   • 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
10. verb be sold for a certain price
    bring; fetch; bring in.
    
    • The painting brought $10,000
    • The old print fetched a high price at the auction
11. verb attract the attention of
    bring.
    
    • The noise and the screaming brought the curious
12. verb induce or persuade
    bring.
    
    • The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well

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