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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For Gleeson, part of the idea of bringing about change is bringing successful minds together. Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 The pandemic brought about a unique opportunity for the local art scene. Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 But her presence brought about controversy among viewers who felt the storyline was too mature for kids. Sarah Scott, Parents, 25 Mar. 2025 This marks a reversal from post-election gains on high hopes that another Trump administration would bring about a more lenient regulatory environment, along with a boost in dealmaking activity. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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