bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
Synonyms of bring onnext

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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The drugs brought on psychotic episodes that were destructive, and when his son was about 20, the family made the difficult decision to ask Sean to leave the house. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 20 June 2026 For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Your thirst for success is brought on by the yearning to leave a legacy. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Rodriguez first worked as a security guard when he was discovered and later brought on as Kimmel's right-hand man. Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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