BRING TO BEAR Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

bring to bear

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Definition of bring to bear

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to put into action or service The group brought all their strength to bear in trying to remove the car from the mud.

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make use of

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Some of the proxy networking services that make use of SuperBox take measures to prevent their customers from accessing the local networks of SuperBox users.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Part of the deal hinges on a future road connection that could make use of the plot immediately behind the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

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