bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Synonyms of bring on

• 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

The facility’s battery storage system, which was brought on line in June, stores energy captured at the water treatment plant’s solar farm. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

For North Carolina residents who purchase their own health insurance, open enrollment can bring on a litany of questions and uncertainty. — Karen Koehler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Mayfield served as an advisor at the onset of her campaign and helped bring on some of the people who currently serve on her campaign. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

As companies scale, more clinicians may need to be brought on to meet patient demands without sacrificing quality. — Amber Gill, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon