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Bringing

noun

1.

The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail). Synonym: delivery.

Bring

verb

(past & past part. brought; pres. part. bringing)

1.

Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere. Synonyms: convey, take. "Take these letters to the boss" , "This brings me to the main point"

2.

Cause to come into a particular state or condition. "Bring water to the boiling point"

3.

Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. Synonyms: make for, play, work, wreak. "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. Synonyms: convey, fetch, get. "Could you bring the wine?" , "The dog fetched the hat"

5.

Bring into a different state. Synonym: land.

6.

Be accompanied by.

7.

Advance or set forth in court. Synonym: institute. "Institute proceedings"

8.

Bestow a quality on. Synonyms: add, bestow, contribute, impart, lend. "The music added a lot to the play" , "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings" , "This adds a light note to the program"

9.

Be sold for a certain price. Synonyms: bring in, fetch. "The old print fetched a high price at the auction"

10.

Attract the attention of.

11.

Induce or persuade.

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... breaking when Harriet Floyd stole up to her room under the slant of the roof. She had no idea of trying to sleep. She sat down on the side of the bed, shivering with cold. Through the small-paned dormer window the gray light fell, bringing into vague relief the different objects in the room. Down in the back yard the chickens were flapping their wings and crowing lustily. Through the dingy glass she could see the cow-lot, the sagging roof of the wagon-shed, ...

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... this or that—say yea or nay, give or take away! He is the king's representative, but he is bound by laws as rigid as any that bind you or me. What has he to do with your daughter or what concerns her? Is there not enough trouble in the world without bringing in Lord Mallow? ...

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