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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So did property taxes and homeowners insurance premiums, as the state was navigating a crisis brought about by excessive litigation, widespread fraud and more frequent and more severe natural disasters. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 And there is a template for criminal-justice reform brought about by documentaries. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 7 Dec. 2025 Serious injury or strain to this area can lead to TMJ disorders that create jaw dysfunction, limit movement and bring about all kinds of pain. Emily Kwong, NPR, 5 Dec. 2025 The collection also managed to generate conversation and positive reviews without the industry infrastructure — like a glowing magazine profile or a splashy rollout of tantalizing marketing images on social media before the show — that typically brings about such acclaim. Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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