bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
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The King’s decision follows behind-the-scenes discussions, legal consultation and support from the wider royal family to bring about a resolution without imposing on Parliamentary time. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Keep on doing the things that are going to actually bring about equality rather than the idea that the murder of a man (George Floyd) makes equality in vogue. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025 Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Falih said the rapid pace of tech innovation, changes in trade policies, and the rise of new markets in the Global South have brought about massive change. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025 Our initial days as newlyweds brought about unique challenges. Maggie MacIntosh, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring about was in the 14th century

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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20about. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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