To bring means to carry something or someone with you to a place, or to cause something to happen or appear. When you bring your lunch to school, you're taking it from home and carrying it with you. When a friend brings you to a party, they're taking you along as their companion.

The word works in many situations. You might bring good news, bring up a topic in conversation, or bring about change through your actions. A storm can bring heavy rain. A good book can bring joy. Teachers often ask students to bring certain supplies to class, meaning they should have those items with them when they arrive.

Bring focuses on movement toward the speaker or toward a specific destination. You bring things to a place or toward someone. This makes it different from take, which means carrying something away. You bring your backpack to school in the morning, but you take it home in the afternoon. You bring cookies to share with your class, but you take the leftovers back with you.

People also use bring for causing results: hard work can bring success, while carelessness might bring trouble. When something brings out the best in you, it helps you show your finest qualities.