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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Site-neutral payments would restore some common sense to the entitlement’s structure — and bring about a more competitive healthcare market for both patients and taxpayers. Tomas J. Philipson, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026 These uprisings often last several days and, at times like the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the religious police, have brought about profound change in society. Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026 Minutes away from his position in Arcadia, reports indicated a fire had started in approximately the same place where, in 1993, another fire had brought about catastrophic consequences. Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026 For now, all that can be said for certain, judging by the latest implosion in his current employers West Ham’s fast-deteriorating season, is that nobody has benefited from his falling-out with Edu and the sequence of events that brought about Nuno’s exit from the City Ground. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 7 Jan. 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 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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