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Phrasal verbs using the verb, “bring”:

 Many phasal verbs using “bring” have an obvious meaning, but not all:

 bring about:  to cause to happen

 “A better plan could bring about real change.”

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bring around:  to influence someone’s opinion

“We were able to bring them around to our view.”

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bring off:  to accomplish something difficult

“James brought off the move without a hitch”

(“Without a hitch”: without any problems)

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bring up:  to mention or introduce a topic

“Do we really have to bring this up again?”

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bring up:  to raise and nurture children or animals

“Susan was brought up without a father.”