English Explanatory Dictionary

bring about

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause to take place.
  2. To accomplish, to achieve.

Pronunciation

en-au-bring about.ogg

Word forms

bring about brings about bringing about brought about

Synonyms

effect lead to induce incite provoke result in encompass abet actuate goose light a fire under send sting bring about cheer draw drive encourage egg on engender evoke excite foment goad grill ignite impel inflame instigate invoke lash motive motivate move obligate oblige push promote prompt rouse set off spark off spur spur on stimulate stir stir up stoke tempt urge whet whip up carry out complete consummate effectuate fulfill pull off realize

Related words

bring down bring forth bring forward bring on bring out
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