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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

bring under en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (dated) To subdue (something or someone).
    • The king brought the native people under.
  2. To make (someone or something) subject to (something else); to place (someone) in a state of (something).
    • My talent brought me under the gaze of millions of fans.
    • We should bring that department under HR.
    • Christ will bring you under a state of grace.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
brings under Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
bringing under Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
brought under Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
brought under Tense=Past lexicographic