take or go with (someone or something) to a place

she brought Luke home from hospital

wake up—I've brought you some coffee

cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or condition

it was an economic policy that would have brought the country to bankruptcy

I'll give you an aspirin to bring down your temperature

her views have repeatedly brought her into conflict with her parents

initiate (legal action) against someone

charges should be brought against them

force oneself to do something unpleasant

she could not bring herself to mention it