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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Only out-of-the-box thinking and new solutions will bring about peace and security. Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 The lawsuits have undoubtedly brought about improvements to many of the properties targeted, either through new, more active ownership or by forcing existing owners to improve their practices. Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 Since 2021, the nonprofit has helped bring about 193,000 Afghan refugees to the United States, with a few thousand resettling in San Diego County. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025 Although affordability remains a big barrier for EVs, 2025 should bring about an improvement here as well. New Atlas, 25 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 4 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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