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

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Add in a pinch of salt (optional splash of vinegar) and bring to a boil 2. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024 The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners. Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Whisk in chicken stock and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Start by considering what each party brings to the table and what each of you stands to gain from the collaboration. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring to 

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 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring to

verb
: to bring back from unconsciousness : revive

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