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

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

"The study shows that we are born with different genetic predispositions and that it is difficult to bring about long-term change in this regard through policy measures."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Researchers on the Birmingham team say they are "hopeful" their model will bring about change.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

The committee, aware of the chaos that a police strike would bring about, felt strongly that a compromise could and should be worked out.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Related Words

• accomplish
• achieve
• create
• engender
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