bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about
Synonyms of bring aboutnext

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
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To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 However, a partnership with Axon brings about new concerns. Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026 The lesson is that military success created the precise conditions for political catastrophe, and that chasm is where American strategy has gone to die – in Iraq and in Libya, where the Obama administration helped bring about regime change in 2011, but where political instability has endured since. Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026 State media said Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to intercede with Israel to stop the Dahiyeh’s targeting and bring about a ceasefire. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring about was in the 14th century

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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20about. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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