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

Now, plans are being put in place to bring on the next thousand. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026

The Gilroy Garlic festival started Friday and goes through the weekend for a second year in a row following a six-year hiatus brought on by a tragic shooting. — Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Being able to raise prices, while bringing on a bit more supply to narrow (but not close) the demand imbalance, is one way to deliver upside to Wall Street expectations. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026

The new tax would allow the city to hire two new stormwater crews, purchase equipment and bring on engineers and support staff, according to the city. — Nathan Pilling july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 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