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 original concept was to bring about the best of the past, present and future of tennis in a weekend event that could match the team and individual dynamic of the Ryder Cup. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 His work freed men from prison and brought about changes in how police officers do their jobs. Joseph Gerth, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 Tell me about working him to bring about that antagonist to these students. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2025 But with the passage of time also came advancements in DNA testing, which helped finally bring about some closure to the decades-old mystery; remains found by a moss hunter in 1976 have been identified as those of McWhorter, police said. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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