Phrasal verbs - Bring Flashcards
To cause something to happen.
Bring About.
The new law brought about significant changes in the industry.
His speech brought about a change in attitudes towards conservation.
To take something or someone with you to a place.
Bring Along.
Don’t forget to bring along your camera to the party. Can I bring my friend along to the movie tonight?
To return something to its previous state or location.
Bring Back.
Let’s bring back the tradition of family dinners.
The sight of the old house brought back memories of childhood.
To cause the downfall or defeat of someone or something.
Bring Down.
The scandal brought down the politician’s career. High costs brought down the company’s profits.
To produce something, usually something abstract or conceptual.
Bring Forth.
The artist brought forth a masterpiece with her latest painting. The debate brought forth many interesting ideas.
To move something to an earlier time or date.
Bring Forward.
Let’s bring forward the meeting to accommodate everyone’s schedule. The project deadline was brought forward by a week.
To introduce or bring something into a place or situation.
Bring In.
The company brought in new technology to improve efficiency.
The government brought in stricter regulations to control pollution.
To succeed in doing something difficult or risky.
Bring Off.
Against all odds, she brought off the daring rescue.
The team brought off an unexpected victory in the championship.
To cause something to happen, usually something undesirable.
Bring On.
Stress can bring on various health problems. The cold weather brought on a cough.
To reveal or make something noticeable or apparent.
Bring Out.
Her smile brought out the beauty of her face.
The lighting brought out the colors in the painting.
To bring someone or something to a place, typically from another location.
Bring Over.
Can you bring over those documents to my desk, please? She brought over her favorite book to lend to me.
To persuade someone to accept a point of view or course of action.
Bring Round.
After much persuasion, we finally brought her round to our idea.
He was initially opposed to the plan, but we managed to bring him round eventually.
To gather people or things in one place or group.
Bring Together.
The conference aims to bring together experts from various fields. Music has the power to bring together people from different cultures.
To raise or mention a topic or subject.
Bring Up.
She brought up the issue of budget cuts during the meeting. Don’t bring up politics at the family dinner, please.
To care for and educate a child.
Bring Up.
She was brought up by her grandparents.
They want to bring up their children in a nurturing environment.
