bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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The movie, set to release May 1, will bring on Hollywood veteran Lucy Liu, as well as Justin Theroux, Variety and People previously reported. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025 Lowdon further explained that a change of judge does not result in a change of venue and that any out of county judges brought on the case would also rely on the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department for security and inmate transport. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025 Nations are grappling with meeting demand while preparing for the risks brought on by the planet’s warming. Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025 In addition, the male protagonist, Alan Bernstein, has to deal with the tragic death of his wife also a result from the conditions brought on by COVID-19. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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