Phrase Hound found 86 phrases and 29 compound words that contain bring. The most common are listed below. Open bring in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 86
- bring upUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, up: To bring from a lower to a higher position.
- bring aboutTo cause to take place.
- bring backTo fetch something.
- bring to lifeTo cause to regain consciousness, or return as if from death.
- bring to lightTo expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
- bring to bearTo aim a weapon at a target.
- bring outTo elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality).
- bring forthTo produce, bear as fruit.
- bring togetherUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, together.
- bring downUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, down.
- bring to justiceTo cause a person alleged to have committed criminal acts to be brought to trial on the offenses.
- bring forwardTo call up for consideration.
- bring to bookTo penalise someone for a punishable offence.
- bring to mindTo cause to recall; to evoke a memory or thought.
- bring homeTo earn (money).
- bring to passTo cause to happen.
- bring to orderTo formally begin or restore the orderly functioning of (a meeting or assembly or legislature or similar body).
- bring up toTo raise (something) so that it reaches a particular standard or minimum requirement.
- bring alongTo escort or carry an item or person to a destination.
- bring home the baconTo win or succeed.
- bring the woodTo play, especially to tackle, with great force.
- bring up the rearTo be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.
- bring up againstTo cause someone to have to solve a problem or deal with an issue.
- bring into playTo bring into exercise or use.
- bring down onUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, down, on.
Compound words 29
- outbringTo bring out; deliver; utter; express.
- underbringTo bring under subjection or control.
- inbringTo bring in; introduce; present; usher in; adduce; induce; cause to come in.
- forebringTo bring before; bring beforehand.
- bringdownA disappointment; a letdown.
- bringhousetake-home leftover food (such as from a party)
- interbringTo bring mutually; bring between for mutual purposes.
- fullbringTo accomplish; bring about completely; complete; finish; achieve.
- upbringTo bring up.
- forthbringTo bring forth; bring out; produce.