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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But to sort of shake it up again is going to bring about disruptions in the business for sure. CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026 The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026 The rise of car culture in the 1940s and ’50s brought about several fast food chains that are still around today. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 As of Sunday afternoon, the first Bay Area storm was forecast to bring about 1 to 2 inches of rain across the region, with some higher elevation areas such as the Santa Cruz Mountains expected to receive upwards of 4 inches, Gass said. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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