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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Four of them were sudden deaths brought on by the roundup while three horses were euthanized due to pre-existing conditions, the agency said. Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025 This burst of energy may be connected to the emotional clarity brought on by the full moon in your sign on May 12. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025 The enclave is in the grip of starvation brought on by a near-complete Israeli blockade of food and medical supplies. Ben Adler, USA Today, 31 July 2025 Texas' electrical grid faces a daunting challenge in the next five to six years, one brought on by rapid artificial intelligence and data center growth across the Lone Star State. Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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