Synonyms for

Brings

Verb / brɪŋz / Another word for brings — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To carry, convey, or take something or someone to a place.

Synonyms & similar words

play wreak bestow impart bring work institute bringin convey get land take lend takeaway makefor add contribute fetch carries transports delivers fetches takes conveys hauls lugs moves runs shuttles transfers

Synonyms by register

Formal

conveys transports delivers yields

Informal

gets fetches drags hauls

Literary

wields bestows procures

Antonyms

takes removes departs with carries away retrieves withdraws

Common collocations

  • brings about change
  • brings good luck
  • brings to mind
  • brings to light
  • brings home the bacon
  • brings a smile
  • brings a tear

Word family

noun bringing
verb bring

Usage note

The verb 'bring' implies movement towards the speaker or a central point. Its antonyms often imply movement away from that point.

Example sentences

  1. He always brings his dog to the park.
  2. She brings her own snacks to the movies.
  3. The delivery man brings packages to our house.
  4. I will bring my sister to the party.
  5. He brings his guitar to every party.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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