| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
bring about [brɪŋ əˈbaʊt] | to cause something to happen |
Other meanings
- to make change possible
- to bring into existence
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "bring about"
- The new policy aims to bring about economic reform.
- Years of negotiation finally brought about peace between the two countries.
- Careless driving brought about the accident.
Features of Using "bring about"
Commonly used for abstract results (changes, reforms, effects). With a pronoun object, the pronoun goes in the middle: bring it about.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb bring
bring up
to mention a topic in conversation
bring out
to make something noticeable or visible
bring in
to introduce or earn (something)
bring along
take someone or something with you
bring back
return something or someone to its earlier place or state
bring down
to reduce something
bring forward
to move something to an earlier time
bring across
to communicate or convey something clearly
bring behind
to move or carry something to a position at the back (non-standard use)
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