| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
bring across [brɪŋ əˈkrɒs] | to communicate or convey something clearly |
Other meanings
- to make someone understand something
- to successfully express an idea or emotion
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "bring across"
- He brought across his point very well.
- The teacher brought the message across to the students.
- Her tone brought across her disappointment.
Features of Using "bring across"
Most often used in the context of explaining ideas, emotions, thoughts.
Can be used with an object between bring and across: bring your idea across, bring the message across, etc.
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal speech.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb bring
bring up
to mention a topic in conversation
bring out
to make something noticeable or visible
bring about
to cause something to happen
bring in
to introduce or earn (something)
bring along
take someone or something with you
bring back
return something or someone to its earlier place or state
bring down
to reduce something
bring forward
to move something to an earlier time
bring behind
to move or carry something to a position at the back (non-standard use)
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