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

Despite regional efforts to bring about a detente, the general consensus among attendees at the security summit was that more war is coming. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

For Harriet, who until then led a life far removed from high society, her official entry into one of the world’s most famous royal families inevitably brought about some big changes. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

The bitterness this caused would help lead to the rise of radical elements in Germany—Erzberger was murdered in 1921, and Hitler would come to power over the next decade—eventually bringing about the Second World War. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Nov. 2026

The protest was nothing like as disruptive as a similar demonstration by Celtic fans last year when trying to bring about a change in their club's hierarchy. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 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