American English

How to pronounce brings

verbA1Very common word
BRIHNGZ

/bɹɪŋz/

One syllable.

Form of bring

Brings is used with he, she, it, or another singular subject in the present tense.

Carries or moves a person or thing to the place where someone is or to the place being discussed.

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Meanings & examples

third-person singular verb

Carries or moves a person or thing to the place where someone is or to the place being discussed.

The delivery driver brings the packages to our office.

Maria brings her lunch to work every day.

third-person singular verb

Causes something to happen or produces a feeling, result, or change.

This song brings back happy memories.

Her kindness brings comfort to many people.

Useful expressions

bring up

to mention a subject in a conversation

He brought up the budget at lunch.

bring back

to make someone remember something from the past

That smell brings back memories of home.

bring in

to attract customers or produce money

The new ad brought in many customers.

Related words & forms

The past and past participle are both brought, not bringed.