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

Recent Examples on the Web Alpert was brought to the island aboard the slave ship the Black Rock in 1867 after being found guilty of murder. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 5 July 2024 In the Chrysler Museum, more than 30,000 objects bring to life various eras of history, from ancient civilizations to recent decades. Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 The man was brought to University Hospital in critical condition. Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2024 Water should be brought to a rolling boil for one minute before cooling and storing in a clean, covered container. Nbc Washington, NBC News, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring to 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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