bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Synonyms

• 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

Bloomberg reports that OpenAI has hired more than 100 former investment bankers from Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and other financial giants, staff that’s been brought on board to help train financial models that can replace entry-level tasks performed by younger bankers. —John Kell, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025

Versant has brought on Amanda Cary and Jamie Palatini as Vice Presidents of Communications for entertainment and sports. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025

The tech company subsequently hired Amy Pascal and David Heyman to help shepherd the new film and brought on Dune director Denis Villeneuve to helm the next installment. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025

That same day, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in Aquarius, reminding us to remain objective amidst the swirling intensity brought on by the sun’s journey through Scorpio. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 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