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bring

[bring] / brɪŋ /
VERB
transport or accompany
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bear carry deliver import lead take transfer transport
STRONG
attend back buck chaperon companion conduct consort convey escort fetch gather guide gun heel lug pack piggyback ride shoulder tote truck usher
WEAK
pick up schlepp take along
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid disenchant dodge fail hold keep lose refuse repulse
STRONG
abandon disperse distribute free leave maintain neglect
WEAK
back out desist drop give up hold back pass up quit shun
VERB
cause; influence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin contribute to create force lead make move produce prompt
STRONG
compel convert convince dispose effect engender induce inflict occasion persuade sway wreak
WEAK
prevail on prevail upon result in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy discourage dissuade halt lose prevent ruin stop
STRONG
hinder stay
WEAK
avoid back out desist drop give up hold back leave pass up quit refuse shun take
VERB
command a price
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bring in draw produce return take
STRONG
afford earn fetch gross net yield
WEAK
sell for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
keep lose reject repulse
STRONG
free let go
WEAK
avoid back out desist drop give up hold back leave pass up quit refuse shun
VERB
file charges in court
Synonyms
STRONGEST
serve
STRONG
appeal arraign cite declare indict institute prefer sue summon
WEAK
initiate legal action take to court
Antonyms
STRONG
deny disclaim exonerate retract
WEAK
avoid back out desist drop give up hold back leave pass up quit refuse shun take

Example Sentences

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The publication of the vetting details for the Mandelson appointment could bring further embarrassment.

From BBC

She beams as she talks about the partner who "brought her spark back", but chokes down tears as she explains that in a few days Barry may be gone.

From BBC

"Parliament members now need to make haste so that they can bring in skilled, honest and deserving candidates to the seats reserved for women in parliament."

From BBC

Her decision to join Team China initially brought with it a considerable amount of backlash.

From BBC

The president rejected the idea due to reports of a romantic relationship between the two, which he has continued to bring up, officials say.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.