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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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 2 Oct. 2024.

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