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

Despite some pockets of job growth, many employers are still reluctant to bring on new workers. — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Netflix is bringing on a top executive from Mattel to lead its nascent consumer products and experiences business. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

Like many other states, the midterm elections brought on a wave of blue throughout the United States. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

It can be brought on by overexertion, trauma, medications, or an underlying health condition, with symptoms including weak muscles, muscle stiffness, muscle pain, and a change in the color of a person’s urine. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 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