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bring about

/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/

[/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/]

cause to happen

Intermediateverb

Definition

To cause something to happen, especially a change.

Example

The new policy brought about a dramatic improvement in air quality across the whole city.

The new policy brought about a dramatic improvement in air quality across the whole city.

Etymology

From 'bring' plus 'about', a nautical term for turning a ship that came to mean causing change.

How & Where It’s Used

Neutral to formal, common in writing about causes and effects.

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