Bring vs Take

Bring means moving something towards the speaker or a particular destination being discussed.

  • Please bring your passport.
  • Can you bring some water?
  • She brought her children to the party.

Take means moving something away from the speaker or to another place.

  • Please take this letter to the office.
  • Don’t forget to take your umbrella.
  • He took the books home.

Simple guide

Bring = towards here.
Take = towards there.

The exact choice depends on the point of view and destination.