bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
Synonyms of bring onnext

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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Palace said the film serves as a love letter to the England team and its fans, celebrating the pride and unity across the country brought on by soccer, and the film’s intentionally fast and gritty pace highlights England team’s attacking style of play. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 May 2026 But for others, this milestone can bring on sadness. Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 May 2026 Ostensibly brought on as a shooting specialist, Taylor didn’t limit her game to the perimeter, driving downhill and taking on facilitation duties at times. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026 Burnout and overwork brought on by leadership responsibilities threaten to add another layer to that. Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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