bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Synonyms of bring about

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do
• produce

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.

Recent Examples on the Web

Analysts are sceptical that Kim can turn the short-term gains brought about by the war in Ukraine into sustainable long-term growth. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026

But military force failed to bring about durable conservative rule. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026

But just one injury — or significant drop in play, for that matter – could bring about Miami’s early demise. — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

The pace of innovation that AI has brought about is unprecedented, as is the economic return. — Sanjot Malhi, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout

Kids Definition

bring about

verb

: to cause to happen : accomplish