bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about
Synonyms of bring aboutnext

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
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It’s formulated to support heart health, bring about balanced electrolytes and ensure other well-functioning body systems. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 Such incongruence between actions and intentions can also bring about feelings of guilt. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026 Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates. Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The end of kayfabe brought about a strange artistic flourishing—wrestling postmodernism. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring about was in the 14th century

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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20about. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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