bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about

transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

Synonyms

• beget
• breed
• bring
• bring on
• catalyze
• cause
• create
• do
• draw on
• effect
• effectuate
• engender
• generate
• induce
• invoke
• make
• occasion
• produce
• prompt
• result (in)
• spawn
• translate (into)
• work
• yield

Examples of bring about in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Read: The unexpected power of seeing yourself as a villain Unlike Jennifer, Carrie and Nancy are outsiders, and the onset of their supernatural strength brings about a sudden social relevance that changes them for the worse. —Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024

What’s more, all the above flexibility brought about by Gamuda's advanced construction technology is complemented by a portal and an app, which have been integrated with GenAI capabilities created by its digital arm within Gamuda. —Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Lunar eclipses specifically can force you to face the truth about a situation and bring about the ending to a significant cycle in your life. —Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024

Public art is an essential element in bringing about a love of country. —John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bring about

verb

: to cause to happen : accomplish