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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The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026 The scams brought about severe financial hardship for 21% of respondents and moderate financial hardship for 46%, according to the survey. Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 30 June 2026 Monetary awards compensate these victims, deter future transgressions, and, by exposing systemic abuses of power, sometimes bring about meaningful reform. Joel B. Rudin, New York Daily News, 28 June 2026 This could bring about sudden ideas, or trigger rebellious impulses and creative imagination. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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