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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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

bring about

verb
: to cause to happen : accomplish

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