Bring before
verb
To present a person or situation to someone else, often in a court or a formal situation.
The accused was brought before the judge to plead his case.
Often appears as...
- bring before the court
- bring before the judge
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To introduce a topic for discussion or consideration.
Jane brought before the committee the issues affecting the community.
Often appears as...
- bring before the meetings
- bring before the panel
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To recall or remind of a previous situation or event.
His actions brought before my mind the mistakes I made in my youth.
Often appears as...
- bring before my memories
- bring before my thoughts
verb
To present a person or situation to someone else, often in a court or a formal situation.
The accused was brought before the judge to plead his case.
Often appears as...
- bring before the court
- bring before the judge
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
verb
To introduce a topic for discussion or consideration.
Jane brought before the committee the issues affecting the community.
Often appears as...
- bring before the meetings
- bring before the panel
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To recall or remind of a previous situation or event.
His actions brought before my mind the mistakes I made in my youth.
Often appears as...
- bring before my memories
- bring before my thoughts
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Courtroom Context
Emphasizes a formal scenario where someone is officially summoned, especially in legal settings.
The witness was brought before the court to give testimony.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a situation where one party has authority or influence over another.
The employee was brought before the management for disciplinary action.
Pro Tip 3/3Seriousness Implied
Indicates the gravity or formal importance of the situation being addressed.
She was brought before the board for a decision on her project proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Courtroom Context
Emphasizes a formal scenario where someone is officially summoned, especially in legal settings.
The witness was brought before the court to give testimony.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a situation where one party has authority or influence over another.
The employee was brought before the management for disciplinary action.
Pro Tip 3/3Seriousness Implied
Indicates the gravity or formal importance of the situation being addressed.
She was brought before the board for a decision on her project proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Courtroom Context
Emphasizes a formal scenario where someone is officially summoned, especially in legal settings.
The witness was brought before the court to give testimony.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a situation where one party has authority or influence over another.
The employee was brought before the management for disciplinary action.
Pro Tip 3/3Seriousness Implied
Indicates the gravity or formal importance of the situation being addressed.
She was brought before the board for a decision on her project proposal.
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