English Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb followed by a preposition or an adverb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
The combination creates a meaning different from the original verb.
Commonly-used phrasal verbs.
Phrasal Verbs with BRING
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bring about | Cause something to happen | "The arrival of electricity brought about a huge change in rural areas.” |
| Bring along | Take someone/something with you | “You can bring a friend along if you like.” |
| Bring around | Change someone’s way of thinking | “It took some time to bring my colleague around to my point of view.” |
| Bring back | Return something | “You may borrow my dictionary but don’t forget to bring it back!” |
| Bring down | 1) Make something fall or collapse 2) Make something cheaper |
1) “The recent scandal brought down the government.” 2) “Increased sales have brought down the price of hybrid cars.” |
| Bring forth | Cause or generate something | "The proposed measures brought forth a series of protests." |
| Bring forward | Make something happen earlier than was previously planned | “The afternoon meeting was brought forward to 9 a.m.” |
| Bring in | 1) Involve a person in a discussion or investigation 2) Introduce a new system or law |
1) “It was decided to bring in an expert to estimate the damage.” 2) “New sanitary measures were brought in when the virus emerged." |
| Bring off | Succeed in doing something difficult | “I didn’t think you'd succeed but you brought it off! Well done!” |
| Bring on | Cause something to happen or appear | “The skin rash was brought on by stress.” |
| Bring out | 1) Publish or release a new product 2) Reveal or highlight something |
1) “The manufacturer is going to bring out a new electric car this year.” 2) “The teacher tries to bring out the best in all the students.” |
| Bring over | Take someone or something from one place to another | "Tomorrow I'll bring over the book I mentioned to you." |
| Bring round/around | Make someone regain consciousness | "She lost consciousness for a short while but the doctors managed to bring her round." |
| Bring up | 1) Mention something 2) Raise children |
1) “Don’t bring up the subject with my mother or she’ll get annoyed.” 2) “The children were brought up by very strict parents.” |
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