All phrasal verbs
bring
/brɪŋ/8 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to carry something toward the speaker.
BRING is TAKE's mirror — the movement is toward you rather than away.
Bring up is the one to watch because it has two very different senses: raise a child, and mention a topic. Both are “bring to the surface”, which is a useful way to hold them together. Keep it apart from bring about (cause) and bring on (cause something bad).
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Every BRING phrasal verb, with the one line that keeps it apart from its siblings. Tap any one to open it.
| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| bring upSeparable2 meanings | raise a child; mention a topic in conversation | UP = raise — a child, or a subject. |
| bring backSeparable2 meanings | return something; revive a memory | BACK = it returns from the past. |
| bring aboutSeparable | cause something to happen | ABOUT = you bring the situation around. |
| bring inSeparable2 meanings | introduce something new; earn money | IN = it enters the organisation. |
| bring outSeparable2 meanings | release a product; reveal a hidden quality | OUT = it becomes visible to everyone. |
| bring downSeparable3 meanings | cause to fall; make someone sad | DOWN = from high to low. |
| bring alongSeparable | take someone or something with you | ALONG = travelling with you. |
| bring onSeparable | cause something unpleasant | ON = you bring it onto yourself. |