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

And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

For one, the Tea Party folks weren't trying to bring about the downfall of Western civilization and the United States of America. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The dialogue is part of the United States’ three-phase plan to bring about stabilization, economic recovery and political reconciliation, and democratic transition to Venezuela, with the aim of eventually holding new elections. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 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