Synonyms of bring on

bring on

verb

as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• bring about
• do
• produce
• bring forth
• work
• result (in)
• spawn
• draw on
• yield
• induce
• give rise to
• invoke
• translate (into)
• make
• effect
• effectuate
• contribute (to)
• found
• catalyze
• beget
• occasion
• introduce
• encourage
• engender
• breed
• promote
• set up
• conduce (to)
• pioneer
• establish
• determine
• initiate
• begin
• launch
• inaugurate
• develop
• decide
• turn out
• start
• institute
• forward
• foster
• cultivate
• enact
• further
• render
• set
• innovate
• advance
• father
• nurture
• nourish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limit
• restrict
• put down
• impede
• suppress
• rein (in)
• check
• quash
• subdue
• stifle
• control
• repress
• quell
• dampen
• crack down (on)
• crush
• curb
• restrain
• smother
• clamp down (on)
• inhibit
• retard
• arrest
• kill
• can
• squelch
• destroy
• squash
• abolish
• still
• extinguish
• liquidate
• demolish
• snuff (out)
• quench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bring on

Per Cleveland Clinic, rhabdomyolysis is often brought on by excessive exercise or injury, and can be life-threatening. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Apple recently hiked its prices partly due to a global memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom, which helped drive revenue. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Police believe the alleged misconduct dates back to at least 2022 when Bumper was brought on as the new food services director. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Evero was brought on the Panthers’ staff in 2023 after a successful brief stint as defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026