bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Synonyms

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do
• produce

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.

Recent Examples on the Web

Doing so confirms suspicions among frustrated voters that their votes cannot bring about change, and that the only remaining option is the wholesale destruction of our political system. —Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2025

All three are facing the uncertainty brought about by tariffs: Some wine imports are on hold, meaning less revenue for distributors and retailers. —Levi Sumagaysay, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025

The Barça president says Rashford was once the best player in England and hopes a move to different league can bring about a return of that form. —Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025

But so far, DJ James has been the cornerback taking advantage of the additional playing time brought about by injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis. —Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bring about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout

Kids Definition

bring about

verb

: to cause to happen : accomplish