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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From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025 How to bring about the necessary separation from a mother like this? Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025 Each month has brought about an amazing release; building anticipation for the time to come. Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025 Three things then happened to bring about the next winter. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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