vor|bringen
Translation
to put forward, to adduce, to state, to allege
Examples
Er hatte keine Argumente vorzubringen.
He had no arguments to put forward.
Sie wagte es nicht, ihre Bedenken vorzubringen.
She did not dare to voice her concerns.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to put forward sth. He had no arguments to put forward.
Similar Words
Synonyms: äußern (to express), anführen (to cite); Antonyms: verschweigen (to conceal)
Etymology
From the prefix 'vor-' (forward) and the verb 'bringen' (to bring). It literally means 'to bring forward'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'bringing forward' a piece of evidence in a courtroom.