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brings

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɹɪŋz// UK //bɹˈɪŋz// brings

v. to carry or lead something or someone to a place. You use this when you are moving something toward the person who is speaking.

v. to carry, convey, or lead something or someone to a place or person. Transitive; typically implies movement toward the speaker or the current center of attention.


SIMPLE

She brings her lunch to work every day.

CONTEXTUAL

Every time he visits his grandmother, he brings a fresh bouquet of flowers from his garden.

COMPLEX

The annual festival brings a significant amount of tourism revenue to the local economy, supporting dozens of small businesses throughout the summer months.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is often contrasted with 'take', which implies movement away from the speaker.

Pitfall

I will bring this book to the library tomorrowI will take this book to the library tomorrowLearners often use 'bring' for movement away from their current location, but 'bring' should only be used for movement toward the speaker.

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