brɪŋ əˈbaʊt
formal
intermediate
- Base verb:
- bring
- Particle:
- about
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "bring about" mean?
- To cause something to happen
- To make a change occur
Examples
- The new policy brought about significant improvements in healthcare.
- What brought about this sudden change of heart?
- Technology has brought about major changes in how we communicate.
- The protests brought about reforms in the education system.
- His determination brought about the success of the project.
How to use it
More formal than 'cause' or 'make happen'. Often used to describe significant changes or events. Common in academic and journalistic writing.
Word order
Object typically comes after: 'bring about change'. Can be separated with longer objects.
Similar expressions
cause
create
produce
generate
trigger
Opposites
prevent
stop
hinder
Related phrasal verbs
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- bring back
To return something to its original place or owner
- bring in
To introduce or implement something new
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- bring together
To unite people or groups
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