bring about

verb

brought about; bringing about; brings about
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transitive verb

: to cause to take place : effect

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Examples of bring about in a Sentence

I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
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The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026 This could bring about sudden ideas, or trigger rebellious impulses and creative imagination. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 On Tuesday, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors are set to meet again in Washington for the fifth meeting to bring about an end to the war. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Crazy Horse was killed in 1877, and starvation brought about the surrender of others in 1881. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring about

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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