bring to
verb
brought to; bringing to; brings to
1
: to cause (a boat) to lie to or come to a standstill
2
: to restore to consciousness : revive
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The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.
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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Speaking of your co-stars, what energy did Marion Cotillard bring to set when joining this powerhouse female cast?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Few other American directors better understand the authority that restrained realism can bring to bear on life-or-death material, or the way that character reveals itself through action.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Combine all the ingredients except the lobster and bring to a boil.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
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New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Speaking of your co-stars, what energy did Marion Cotillard bring to set when joining this powerhouse female cast?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Few other American directors better understand the authority that restrained realism can bring to bear on life-or-death material, or the way that character reveals itself through action.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Combine all the ingredients except the lobster and bring to a boil.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bring to
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“Bring to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20to. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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