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.
Recent Examples on the Web The proposal would undo some of the changes brought about by Charter Amendment C, the 2017 measure that gave civilians a larger role in reviewing disciplinary cases. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 While the concert series runs all year long, there’s a special anticipation for the month of June, which brings about Black Music Month, a special celebration and tribute to the Black musicians who have helped shape the landscape of Black music today. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 May 2024 Meanwhile, many companies can lower prices without suffering losses, since the outbreak of inflation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a surge in profitability, experts said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 May 2024 The news comes as games media, like the rest of the industry, has been thrust into a period of dramatic upheaval, brought about in part by the sudden rise of AI, changes to Google, and shifting editorial strategies. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring about 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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