figurative. Frequently in such expressions as in fortune's lap, in nature's lap, in pleasure's lap; bred up, nursed,etc. in the lap of (luxury…

transitive. To bring (something) under a person's view, notice, or consideration; to refer (something) to a person's decision or judgement; to…

To introduce; to bring in.

figurative. To bring (e.g. to mind, under one's notice, etc.). Obsolete.

To bring to the notice or cognizance of a person, etc.; to bring a bill or measure before parliament, etc.