Synonyms of brings on

brings on

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring on

as in causes

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

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• causes
• creates
• brings
• generates
• prompts
• does
• draws on
• produces
• brings about
• works
• spawns
• brings forth
• gives rise to
• yields
• induces
• translates (into)
• results (in)
• invokes
• makes
• occasions
• catalyzes
• effects
• begets
• engenders
• breeds
• contributes (to)
• effectuates
• encourages
• introduces
• promotes
• conduces (to)
• sets up
• fathers
• begins
• determines
• initiates
• founds
• institutes
• turns out
• launches
• inaugurates
• decides
• establishes
• starts
• develops
• fosters
• renders
• cultivates
• pioneers
• furthers
• enacts
• advances
• nourishes
• sets
• innovates
• forwards
• nurtures

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limits
• restricts
• puts down
• impedes
• reins (in)
• controls
• suppresses
• arrests
• inhibits
• checks
• represses
• stifles
• curbs
• dampens
• crushes
• squashes
• retards
• subdues
• smothers
• restrains
• kills
• cracks down (on)
• clamps down (on)
• destroys
• cans
• squelches
• quells
• stills
• quashes
• abolishes
• extinguishes
• snuffs (out)
• quenches
• liquidates
• demolishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brings on

Who brings on the cycles of violence that each side knows will lead only to more death and destruction? — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Hole 15 brings on the challenge demanding your best uphill shots. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

However, it was later refined and proven to remedy gout by reducing white blood cell division and proliferation that brings on this condition. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise . — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025

There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025