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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Donlon was brought on to lead the NYPD on an interim basis in September 2024, after Edward Caban resigned from the post amid a federal investigation. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 His death was due to heart failure, brought on by years of battling COPD, his family said. Jon Becker, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026 In cold regions, pruning is often a must-do task to cut out the dead wood brought on by harsh winter conditions. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026 There’s always a certain euphoria in the aftermath of a championship, brought on by the confetti and trophies and custom T-shirts. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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