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, complicating Boeing's condition are changes in the world economy brought about by the COVID-19 epidemic. Jim Osman, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Entering midlife can bring about many change—some expected, others less so. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025 Much of the change was brought about the California Legislature, which told UCSD, UCLA and UC Berkeley in 2021 to reduce international enrollment to make more room for students who are California residents. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Even if the vision espoused by some MAGA followers never represented the reality of the past, the idea speaks to fears of the changes that have been brought about by a half a century of immigration and civil rights legislation, which have made the nation more diverse and inclusive. Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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