bring to

verb

brought to; bringing to; brings to

transitive verb

1
: to cause (a boat) to lie to or come to a standstill
2
: to restore to consciousness : revive

Examples of bring to in a Sentence

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How to spruce up a resume Goldstein recommends keeping resumes focused on the value the applicant can bring to a company. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 Some high school teams fly to sporting events against rival high schools, and goods are brought to many communities by barge or by air. Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025 The plans put in place to find a positive way forward included the following: The Merrillville Advantage: A proactive approach of sharing the many positive attributes that a diverse student body could bring to the community instead of having an atmosphere of fear or dread. Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 While Andy Reid is primarily concerned with getting a win for the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, concerns about the way the Super Bowl will be officiated are also being brought to his attention. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bring to 

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring to was in 1720

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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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