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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According to one estimate, GLP-1 users could bring about as much as $13 billion in additional spending on clothes each year. Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026 Providers and advocates hope the state can develop more sustainable practices for its facilities in the future and bring about more specialized bed capacity for those who need it. CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Several factors have contributed to the boom in entrepreneurship over the past few years, such as the layoffs and technology changes brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current changes in the workplace brought about by AI. William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 An email that was obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shows a concern brought about by the Democratic nominee for Pulaski County judge, Wendell Griffen, that may have prompted the emergency meeting. Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 6 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 13 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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