bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Synonyms of bring about

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do
• produce

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Department of Justice also argued in a brief in support of the companies that the federal government alone is able to bring about any action regulating interstate emissions. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

The press tour for the film has brought about a slew of high-fashion looks from its stars, including Edgar-Jones in $50,000 worth of Boucheron jewels or a Champagne silk duchesse Vivienne Westwood dress. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Mercury’s copresence with Venus brings about a sort of rendezvous with deja vu—a resurfacing of old conversations, songs, love letters, and mood boards from a different time. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Still others remain, trying their best to bring about change from within. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout

Kids Definition

bring about

verb

: to cause to happen : accomplish