bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

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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The collaborative effort between nonprofit affordable housing developer BRIDGE Housing, design firm KTGY and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) brought about a development featuring 76 apartments, including 39 replacement units. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Will Cherry and Marianne collaborate to bring about Laura’s destruction? Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages. Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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