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

In a friendly against Angola on the eve of the 2006 World Cup, Messi was brought on as a direct replacement for Juan Roman Riquelme and operated as a playmaker. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026

In the latter, the therapist slathered my body with warm clay rich with minerals that were absorbed through my skin, boosting circulation and bringing on a tingly sweat that drained away the toxins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Yet Spain’s final substitution, which brought on Merino in the 86th minute, wasn’t the only one that figured heavily in the result. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

There were a lot of prosecutions brought on extremely thin grounds. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 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