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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.

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.

See also

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