bring about
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Meaning · English
Cause something to happen or exist
Literally: to carry or move something to a place
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
Their decision will bring about serious consequences.Quyết định của họ sẽ đem đến chuỗi vấn đề nghiêm trọng.
Tatoeba sentence #305180 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “bring about” mean?
Cause something to happen or exist Literally: to carry or move something to a place
Is “bring about” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.