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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The Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy are partially reusable, holding the promise that SpaceX's rockets would bring about a sharp reduction in the cost of launch. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025 Coyle describes other data challenges brought about by dramatic shifts in the American economy over the past 80 years. Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 Two days of storms brought about an inch of rain to Kansas City International Airport, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Regional Climate Centers. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025 Could avenging that particular defeat be enough to bring about a bigger vibe shift? Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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