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

Many critics argue, however, that structuralist theory failed to account for or address the economic disruptions brought about by rapid change. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026

The football team brought about 100 new male students to campus. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Osborn launched into a discussion about uplifting workers and building bridges with both parties to bring about real change. — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026

What might seem like prudent preparation in Washington or Tehran could help bring about the war it is meant to deter. — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 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