Bring back: meaning, definitions and examples

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bring back

 

[ brɪŋ bæk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To bring something back means to return it to its original place or state. It can also refer to reviving something that was popular or common in the past.

Synonyms

return, revive

Examples of usage

  • Can you bring back the book you borrowed?
  • The fashion trend from the 90s is making a comeback.
Context #2 | Noun

nostalgia

Bring back can also be used as a noun to refer to something that evokes memories or feelings of the past.

Synonyms

reminder, reminiscence

Examples of usage

  • The old song brought back memories of my childhood.
  • The smell of cookies baking in the oven always brings back warm feelings.

Translations

Translations of the word "bring back" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trazer de volta

🇮🇳 वापस लाना

🇩🇪 zurückbringen

🇮🇩 membawa kembali

🇺🇦 повертати

🇵🇱 przywrócić

🇯🇵 持ち帰る (もちかえる)

🇫🇷 ramener

🇪🇸 traer de vuelta

🇹🇷 geri getirmek

🇰🇷 돌려주다

🇸🇦 إعادة

🇨🇿 přivést zpět

🇸🇰 priniesť späť

🇨🇳 带回来 (dài huílái)

🇸🇮 prinesti nazaj

🇮🇸 koma með aftur

🇰🇿 қайтару

🇬🇪 მოიტანო უკან

🇦🇿 geri gətirmək

🇲🇽 traer de vuelta

Etymology

The phrase 'bring back' originated from the combination of the words 'bring' and 'back', which individually have Old English roots. 'Bring' comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'brenganan', while 'back' can be traced back to the Old English word 'bæc'. The phrase has been used in English for centuries and continues to be a common expression in modern language.