bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
Synonyms of bring onnext

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Next school year, Granger will teach a new elective class for theater, brought on by demand, her experience in the field and the fact that La Jolla High School has a theater program. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 The lawsuit was brought on behalf of five Spirit former employees who live in Florida and one in South Carolina. David Lyons, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026 The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance. Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026 No one gets sick or scared or spun around or soaking wet or brought on stage. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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