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Meaning of bring oneself to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To force oneself to do something (usually unpleasant); to gather the courage to do something.

Equivalents

Suomi taipua
Tiếng Việt dẫn thân

Examples

“He could not bring⟳ himself to ask⟳ her.”
“I know⟳ what to do, but will I be able to bring⟳ myself to do it?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

bring out bring out in a rash bring out of oneself bring out of the woodwork bring over bring owls to Athens

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