v.

1. take something or somebody with oneself somewhere;
   convey, take
   
   • Bring me the box from the other room
   • Take these letters to the boss
   • This brings me to the main point
2. cause to come into a particular state or condition
   
   • Long hard years of on the job training had brought them to their competence
   • bring water to the boiling point
3. cause to happen or to occur as a consequence;
   work, play, wreak, make for
   
   • I cannot work a miracle
   • wreak havoc
   • bring comments
   • play a joke
   • The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area
4. go or come after and bring or take back;
   get, convey, fetch
   
   • Get me those books over there, please
   • Could you bring the wine?
   • The dog fetched the hat
5. bring into a different state;
   land
   
   • this may land you in jail
6. be accompanied by
   
   • Can I bring my cousin to the dinner?
7. bestow a quality on;
   lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add
   
   • Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company
   • The music added a lot to the play
   • She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings
   • This adds a light note to the program
8. advance or set forth in court;
   institute
   
   • bring charges", "institute proceedings
9. be sold for a certain price;
   fetch, bring in
   
   • The painting brought $10,000
   • The old print fetched a high price at the auction
10. attract the attention of
    
    • The noise and the screaming brought the curious
11. induce or persuade
    
    • The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well