take an umbrella vs bring an umbrella

Both 'take an umbrella' and 'bring an umbrella' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Take an umbrella' is used when advising someone to bring an umbrella with them when they leave a place, while 'bring an umbrella' is used when instructing someone to carry an umbrella to a specific location.

Last updated: April 08, 2024 • 1368 views

take an umbrella

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when advising someone to bring an umbrella with them when they leave a place.

This phrase is used to recommend that someone should bring an umbrella with them when they go out, especially if there is a possibility of rain.

Examples:

Don't forget to take an umbrella with you. It might rain later.
It looks cloudy outside, you should take an umbrella just in case.

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When you go out today, be sure to take an umbrella.
At least take an umbrella.
With this heat, you should take an umbrella.
I didn't need to take an umbrella with me.
Had to take an umbrella when I went shopping.
Maybe we should take an umbrella.
And on that note, take an umbrella.
Make sure you take an umbrella with you when you go...
If you need to go somewhere, then take an umbrella with you, wear a hat with wide brim.
You could take an umbrella!
But you didn't take an umbrella today.
Don't forget to take an umbrella with you.
Wait. Does a margarita take an umbrella?
In Melbourne the weather can change suddenly so it is good to be prepared - take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn as needed.
It's easy get used to listening live music in the street, to find any type of beer in a pub, learn some funny words in foreign languages and... always take an umbrella!
When our instinct suggests that "the risk" of returning home wet through is imminent, that is very probable, then we take an umbrella or some other protection that will ensure that we stay dry even in the case of rain.
Did Frank take an umbrella?
Take an umbrella, sir.
'Cause we were by the front door, and I thought there was, like, a communal "give an umbrella, take an umbrella" thing.

Alternatives:

Remember to bring an umbrella.
Make sure you have an umbrella with you.
Grab an umbrella before you go out.
Don't leave without an umbrella.
Bring your umbrella along.

bring an umbrella

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when instructing someone to carry an umbrella to a specific location.

This phrase is used to tell someone to bring an umbrella to a particular place or event where it may be needed.

Examples:

Please bring an umbrella to the picnic in case it rains.
Don't forget to bring an umbrella to the concert tonight.

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It wasn't necessary for him to bring an umbrella.
He didn't need to bring an umbrella.
He probably didn't bring an umbrella.
Did you bring an umbrella?
You didn't bring an umbrella?
Did he bring an umbrella?
No. I didn't bring an umbrella.
"Did you bring an umbrella?"
Didn't you bring an umbrella?
Might want to bring an umbrella.
I didn't bring an umbrella.
Did you bring an umbrella?
Bring an umbrella with you, it's raining.
Only remember: bring an umbrella.
Sure. He says rain, I bring an umbrella.
People need to know when to bring an umbrella.
If you're ever in Phuket in September, bring an umbrella.
I always bring an umbrella with me.
I told you to bring an umbrella.
It started to rain and I forgot to bring an umbrella.

Alternatives:

Take an umbrella with you.
Remember to bring your umbrella.
Make sure to bring an umbrella.
Don't leave without bringing an umbrella.
Carry an umbrella with you.

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