Bring to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
'Bring to' most often means to help someone regain consciousness or wake up. It can also mean to move something or someone to a place, state, or topic.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or emergency contexts ('bring someone to' after fainting). Also seen in formal/instructional language for changing topics or introducing points ('bring to attention'). 'Bring to' + place/subject is less common and can sound formal or deliberate. Not to be confused with 'bring' alone.
Example Sentences
The doctor tried to bring to the patient after he fainted.
basic
Can you bring to my attention any mistakes in this report?
basic
The waiter will bring to your table shortly.
basic
A splash of cold water finally brought him to after the accident.
natural
Let me bring to your attention an important update before we continue.
natural
During the meeting, she tried to bring the discussion to a solution.
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