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

By contrast, pursuing a narrower fight against the terrorists behind the October 7th attack could free the hostages, bring about normalized relations with Saudi Arabia, and possibly lead to a secure coexistence with a Palestinian state. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Regardless, the perception of rising crime and violence has brought about questions of how to improve safety in the Queen City. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Although the Smithsonian does have an endowment that could theoretically keep it afloat, the withholding of funding could bring about closures. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Our backyards are filled with history and the very people who brought about worldwide change, and now travelers can take a deep dive into the past with two new civil rights programs that are receiving rave reviews. — Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 July 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