Bring Back

Pronunciation: /brɪŋ bæk/

Definitions of bring back

verb to cause to return or be returned to a previous condition or place

Example Sentences

A1 I want to bring back my library book before it's due.

A2 Can you bring back the umbrella you borrowed from me last week?

B1 The new manager wants to bring back the old policies that were successful in the past.

B2 The company decided to bring back the popular product that was discontinued last year.

C1 The government is considering bringing back a law that was repealed years ago.

C2 The artist's latest album aims to bring back the nostalgic sound of the 80s.

Examples of bring back in a Sentence

formal The company decided to bring back the old policy after receiving feedback from employees.

informal I wish they would bring back the original recipe for this dish, it tasted so much better.

slang I heard they're bringing back the retro fashion trend from the 90s.

figurative Sometimes, a certain smell can bring back memories from our childhood.

Grammatical Forms of bring back

• past tense: brought back
• plural: bring back
• comparative: more bring back
• superlative: most bring back
• present tense: brings back
• future tense: will bring back
• perfect tense: has brought back
• continuous tense: is bringing back
• singular: brings back
• positive degree: bring back
• infinitive: to bring back
• gerund: bringing back
• participle: brought back

Origin and Evolution of bring back

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'bring back' originated from Old English, where 'bring' meant to carry or convey and 'back' indicated a return to a previous location or state.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'bring back' has retained its original meaning of returning something to its previous location or state, but it has also taken on additional connotations such as nostalgia or revival.