bringing
ˈbrɪŋɪŋ
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Definition of bringing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
act of transportthe act of carrying or transporting something
  • The bringing of gifts to the party was appreciated by all..
conveyance delivery transportation
2.
causationact of causing a situation to occur
  • The bringing of peace was their goal.
causing initiating instigating

Adjective

1.
transportingRarein the process of being transportedRare
  • The bringing train carried passengers across the country.
carrying conveying
2.
causationRarecausing something to come or happenRare
  • The bringing storm clouds signaled an impending downpour.
causing inducing
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Origin of bringing

Old English, bringan (to carry) + -ing (action)

Terms with bringing included in their meaning

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luckyadj.
superstition
bringing or believed to bring good luck
childbirth
process of bringing a baby into the world
closure
act of bringing something to a close
practice
the act of bringing goods into a country
emotion
bringing pleasure or gratitude
superstition
spell or curse bringing bad luck
fortune
unexpected event bringing good fortune
superstition
rare four-leaf clover bringing good luck

Examples of bringing in a sentence

  • Her bringing of fresh ideas was welcomed.
  • The bringing of new ideas sparked innovation.
  • His bringing of joy to the team was appreciated.
  • The bringing truck delivered goods to the remote village.
  • A bringing ship was spotted near the harbor.
  • The bringing news changed everything.

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  1. French:apport, amenant, ...
  2. German:Mitbringen, transportierend, ...
  3. Italian:trasporto, in arrivo, ...
  4. Spanish:llevada, de transporte, ...
  5. Portuguese:trazer, transportador, ...
  6. Chinese:运输, 运输中的, ...
  7. Japanese:持ってくること, 輸送中の, ...
  8. Arabic:إِحْضَار, مَنْقُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲבָאָה, מוּבָּא, ...
  10. Russian:доставка, транспортирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доставка, транспортний, ...
  12. Hindi:लाना, लाने वाला, ...
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Definition of bring - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
transportationmove something or someone to a place
  • Please bring your books to class.
carry convey transport
2.
eventscause something to happen or occur
  • The rain will bring cooler temperatures.
3.
introductionintroduce something new to a place
  • She brought new ideas to the team.
introduce present
4.
choicepersuade or induce someone
  • He couldn't bring himself to apologize.
5.
commerceUSsell for a certain priceUS
  • The painting brought a high price at auction.
earn fetch yield
6.
legalRareofficially accuse someone in courtRare
  • They decided to bring charges against him.
charge prosecute
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Expressions with bring

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take out of a container
She brought out the cake from the fridge.
move something indoors or into an area
Please bring in the laundry before it rains.
cause someone to come with you
I decided to bring along my brother to the party..
cause to fall or collapse
The demolition team expertly brought down the old building..
revive someone from death or unconsciousness
The doctor managed to bring back to life the patient.
lead him to a place or situation
She will bring him to the meeting tomorrow.

Origin of bring

Old English, bringan (to carry)

Examples of bring in a sentence

  • She will bring her famous pie to the party.
  • The policy change may bring new jobs.
  • A late frost brought severe crop losses.
  • He brought fresh energy to the project.
  • The chef brought exotic flavors to the restaurant.
  • Nothing could bring her to betray a friend.

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  1. French:apporter, entraîner, ...
  2. German:bringen, bewirken, ...
  3. Italian:portare, provocare, ...
  4. Spanish:traer, causar, ...
  5. Portuguese:trazer, provocar, ...
  6. Chinese:带, 带来, ...
  7. Japanese:持ってくる, もたらす, ...
  8. Arabic:أحْضَرَ, تَسَبَّبَ في, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָבִיא, לִגְרוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:приносить, вызывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:приносити, спричинити, ...
  12. Hindi:लाना, उत्पन्न करना, ...
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