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

Guardiola even brought on Fernando for Iheanacho eight minutes into the second half, but their best chances came on the break. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Wall Street bank blamed soaring diesel and fertilizer costs caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, tensions in the Black Sea threatening the global grain trade and the risk of drought and extreme heat brought on by El Nino. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

In fact, the first lawsuit filed was brought on behalf of advocates for people with disabilities. — Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The parasol Jepsen brings on our walk is the same shade, as is her engagement ring, as are her eyes and some of her French-tip nails. — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 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