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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If the Thunder and Pacers are still playing basketball on Sunday, June 22, those Game 7 impressions will all but erase the inevitable make-good obligations brought on by any under-deliveries in the early broadcasts. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2025 Despite the economic uncertainty and stock market volatility brought on by President Trump’s tariffs (including those already imposed and those threatened and then delayed), 13-year-old Chime is moving ahead with its IPO plan. Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 2 June 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 June 2025 Despite the festivities brought on by your solar season, June’s first quarter moon in Virgo is putting the spotlight on your home, family and personal foundation. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

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