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 As climate change brings about bigger fires and stronger hurricanes and more intense floods, the country is being forced to decide what homes to save and whom to leave on their own. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2024 The National Security Act of 1947, which among other things created the Central Intelligence Agency and established the National Security Council, brought about the security architecture that exists today. Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024 Prairie Grove has a petition before the state Board of Education asking to adjust boundary lines to bring about 200 acres along Kelly Mountain Road into the district at the request of about 29 residents in the area. Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 8 Aug. 2024 More fertilizer will likely bring about a higher quality lawn, but along with that carpet-like appearance comes higher water demands, more mowing, and in some cases, a greater susceptibility to pests and diseases. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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