bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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However, Tim can only see this interaction as an accusation brought on by therapists, who blame everything on the parents. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024 Klein, who has served as mayor since 2020, is known by residents for navigating the city through economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024 Take the emergence of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a condition marked by intense and prolonged bouts of nausea and vomiting and brought on by regular, long-term marijuana use. Marin Cogan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024 First item on his to-do list was to bring on a general manager. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring on 

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1592

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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