bring about

British  

verb

1. to cause to happen

   to bring about a change in the law

2. to turn (a ship) around

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bring about Idioms  

1. Also, bring to pass. Make something happen, accomplish or result in something. For example, The revised tax code brought about considerable changes in accounting. The first term dates from the 1400s, and the variant, today considered rather formal, from the first half of the 1500s. Also see bring on, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

Finally, it is important to remember that transformative technologies have always taken longer to bring about the kind of deep changes their champions promised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Lady Bird Johnson launched a series of beautification and urban renewal projects in Washington, a visual taste of the Great Society her husband hoped to bring about nationwide.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Paul Turner, who stood for Reform having previously been an independent councillor, and a Conservative councillor before that, said his top priority was to bring about a smooth transition to a unitary authority.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

To bring about long-term change, L.A.’s Metro has been expanding and recently announced it was testing a people mover at Los Angeles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Another kid urged everyone to vote for Wilbur the Pig because he would bring about world peace, and if he didn’t, then at least everyone would get a ham sandwich.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

Related Words

• accomplish
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