bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Synonyms of bring on

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• bring about
• do
• produce

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences

Recent Examples on the Web

Last offseason, under coach Mike McDaniel, Slowik was brought on board as senior passing game coordinator, an additional spot on the staff created for him. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026

Researchers will spend years piloting the program alongside other initiatives, such as bringing on advanced airway management to help trauma victims breathe more effectively after a severe injury and administering antibiotics and other medications to help improve patient outcomes. —Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026

By late March, challenging planets could bring on some brief depression or apathy. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026

Similar lawsuits have been brought on behalf of immigration detainees elsewhere, including a case in Washington state, where the company was ordered to pay more than $23 million. —ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon