bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
Recent Examples on the Web Health After Covid – How The Wellness World is Changing Fast COVID devastated the wellness industry, and right on the heels of the pandemic, the emergence of AI is poised to bring about yet another transformation in this sector. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 Authors of the report questioned, however, whether Gruenberg is the right person to bring about the necessary changes. Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 May 2024 More than 250 oil and gas companies in the U.S. filed for bankruptcy protection between 2015 and 2021, bringing about $175 billion in debt with them, according to research from law firm Haynes and Boone. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 6 May 2024 Due to its prestige, the annual gala brings about the biggest and brightest participants in the art world. Okla Jones, Essence, 4 May 2024 But what finally brought about the split was not who attended the festival but a dispute over the beer contract, which was up for renewal. J. David Goodman Desiree Rios, New York Times, 4 May 2024 Conveying and appreciating the experience and personal realities of mood disorders can bring about change that improves hundreds of thousands of lives. Kay Redfield Jamison, STAT, 3 May 2024 Save your energy and channel it into bringing about positive lifestyle changes that will encourage relationships with people who are reliable and steady. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 For example, her son’s cries brought about significant anxiety. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 24 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring about was in the 14th century

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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20about. Accessed 12 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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