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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Furthermore, cannabis has the potential to bring about a sense of mindfulness that aligns with feminine energy. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025 Eating mindfully can bring about a more open way of thinking about food. Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 American innovation brought about the semiconductor revolution. Eric Schmidt, Time, 29 May 2025 The purpose of the gathering was to bring about better understanding and to eliminate the divisiveness among people in the area no matter what their religious beliefs or backgrounds, event spokesman Ferass Safadi said. Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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