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to bring the fun

to bring the fun

1 5.3
To make a party or event lively and enjoyable for people
  • phrasal verb
  • Informal
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  • At the party, she really knows how to bring the fun with her energetic games.

Examples

  • Why she brought the fun, When she heard something, she leaned into it and we just, it was just amazing.

  • Why she brought the fun, When she heard something, she leaned into it and we just, it was just amazing.

  • "We just need to get back on the right track, just bring the swagger, bring the confidence, bring the fun back to football."

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  • Video Poker: this game can bring the fun and thrills of both slots and poker.

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  • During family gatherings, my uncle always tries to bring the fun with his silly jokes.

  • The new amusement park aims to bring the fun to our town with exciting rides and activities.

Synonyms

to entertain
vsto bring the fun
226 2.0

Make people laugh or enjoy themselves

focuses more on making the whole situation lively than formal amusement
to show (someone) a good time
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
20 3.0

To make someone enjoy themselves, for example when they visit

is about creating an overall lively atmosphere rather than only pleasing someone
to bring joy
vsto bring the fun
12 2.3

To make someone feel happy

aims at creating a lively group atmosphere rather than private happiness
to bring down the house
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
4 5.5

To make an audience clap and cheer loudly

focuses on making situations lively and enjoyable rather than earning applause
to light up the room
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
3 3.8

Make a room feel happy and friendly when someone arrives

is used for making situations lively in general, not only by presence
to bring the party
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
1 6.5

Make a social event lively and fun

is broader, applying to any situation, not only social gatherings
to bring on the fun
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
1 3.6

To make people start having fun at a party or event

is used for creating a lively atmosphere broadly rather than only starting it
to brighten the room
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
3.0

To make a room feel happier and more lively

is the general action of creating liveliness beyond just improving a room
to get a crowd going
vsto bring the fun
  • Informal
4.8

Make an audience feel excited and cheer

is broader, applying to any situation rather than focusing on audiences

How Fun

to electrify
14 4.1
to bring the fun
  • Informal
1 5.3
to liven up
  • Informal
66 3.9
to amuse
153 1.4

Surface Forms

bring the fun infinitive
bringing the fun present participle
brings the fun third person singular
brought the fun past participle

Morphology

bring + the + fun

The meaning is directly derivable from 'bring' (to cause or produce) + 'fun' (enjoyment); a learner who knows those words can infer that 'bring the fun' means to create or introduce a fun atmosphere. The definite article 'the' is discourse-related and does not obscure composition, and similar 'bring + noun' constructions exist cross-linguistically, supporting immediate comprehension at B1.

Etymology

Bring the fun shows a picture of someone carrying games, music, or treats into a room, literally bring the fun. So it means 'to make things lively and fun'.