bribe He was accused of accepting bribe money.
He was accused of accepting a bribe. a bribe (NOT bribe money) = money or something valuable that is given to someone in an official position to persuade them to do something dishonest: ‘As a police officer, what would you do if someone offered you a bribe?’ bring 1
Would you like me to bring you home?
Would you like me to take you home? Whenever I go sightseeing, I bring my camera with me.
Whenever I go sightseeing, I take my camera with me. See Language Note at TAKE 2
I went back into the house to bring my sunglasses.
I went back into the house to fetch my sunglasses. See Language Note at TAKE 3
Global warming is bringing changes in the weather.
Global warming is bringing about changes in the weather. Nuclear power could bring the destruction of our planet.
Nuclear power could bring about the destruction of our planet. When you mean ‘finally cause something to happen or exist’, use bring about: ‘These new manufacturing methods brought about an increase in production.’ ‘The company’s poor performance was brought about by factors beyond its control.’ 4
Our tourist industry brings a lot of foreign exchange.
Our tourist industry brings in a lot of foreign exchange. bring in = make or earn (money): ‘The job keeps me busy and brings in a little extra cash.’ bring up 1
I’m not working now because I’m bringing up my baby.
I’m not working now because I’m looking after my baby. bring up a child: ‘Our parents brought us up to believe in the power of truth.’
