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.
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Here, breathtaking views and moments of quiet contemplation amid the pine forests and Spanish moss might bring about a spiritual awakening. Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 Conservatives’ focus on trans rights is merely the next front in the attacks that brought about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Anthony D. Romero, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2024 Still, Trump did bring about two historic deals in 2020. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024 Having more than 6,500 square feet up to 8,000 square feet would bring about an additional $9.79 monthly. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring about 

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 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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