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Bring about has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

cause to move into the opposite direction

"they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"

2

cause to happen, occur or exist

"This procedure produces a curious effect"

"The new law gave rise to many complaints"

"These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"

"the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"

3

To cause to take place.

Example Sentences
"they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching" verb
"This procedure produces a curious effect" verb
"The new law gave rise to many complaints" verb
"These chemicals produce a noxious vapor" verb
"the new President must bring about a change in the health care system" verb
See Also
bring forth induce cut one's own throat necessitate effectuate efficient cause invoke provoke
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
turn make
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
induce leave
Rhyming Words
out tout yout hout gout pout aout dout lout bout kout rout fout scout grout smout chout plout x out trout
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