bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Synonyms

• beget
• breed
• bring
• bring about
• catalyze
• cause
• create
• do
• draw on
• effect
• effectuate
• engender
• generate
• induce
• invoke
• make
• occasion
• produce
• prompt
• result (in)
• spawn
• translate (into)
• work
• yield

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, earlier this year, Moderna announced its move to merge technology and HR into a single function under the CIO office to align with changes brought on by AI technology. —Peter Beven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

This isn't the first time the show has brought on a new character to emphasize different family dynamics. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 24 June 2025

Thinking about ridding your body of excess cortisol suggests an unwanted accumulation of stress, brought on by professional pressures, your personal life, or difficult situations beyond your control. —Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 June 2025

Chelsea were reeling from conceding two goals in quick succession when Jackson was brought on for Delap and badly needed the substitute to bring some presence and penetration to their attack. —Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon