sum someone/thing up

sum someone/thing up
concisely describe the nature or character of someone or something.
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  • bring — verb (past and past participle brought) 1》 carry or accompany to a place. 2》 cause to move or to come into existence. 3》 cause to be in a particular state or condition: take an aspirin to bring down your temperature. 4》 cause someone to receive… …   English new terms dictionary

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