bring to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To restore consciousness.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The smelling salts will bring him to.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make something equal to a different amount.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To turn into the wind; to check the course of (a ship) by trimming the sails so as to counteract each other.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bring to” mean?
To restore consciousness.
Is “bring to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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