Bring
/brɪŋ/noun
To carry, convey, or lead to a place.
Did you know?In Old English, 'bringan' was linked to the notion of carrying not just objects but also spirits, hinting at a deeper connection with the act of summoning.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhergh-
“to raise or elevate, implying a lifting of burdens.”
Old English
Old English
bringan
“to bring or carry; often used in contexts implying a journey or transition.”
Middle English
Middle English
bringen
“to cause to come; associated with both physical and metaphorical transport.”
Modern English
English
bring
“to convey to a place, retaining its ancient roots of lifting and elevating.”