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

State media said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to intercede with Israel to stop the Dahiyeh’s targeting and bring about a ceasefire. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

This could spark criticism within Iran because the passing of authority from father to son defined the monarchy that was overthrown in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which brought about the creation of the Islamic Republic. —Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026

Bill Clinton launched a covert democracy-promotion program, coupled with economic sanctions, in a bid to bring about Castro’s downfall. —Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026

Join the people and help bring about a stable and secure transition. —Alexandra Koch , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 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