bring about

phrasal verb

Formsbrings about, bringing about, brought about

2 meanings of bring about

1
causephrasal verbtransitive
To make something happen.
The heavy rain brought about floods all over town.
Small changes to your diet can bring about big differences in how you feel.
Similareffect, induce, provoke, engender, instigate
Oppositeprevent, avert
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2
achieve (aim)phrasal verbtransitive
To succeed in getting something done, like a plan or a goal.
The two leaders met to bring about peace between their countries.
After years of hard work, she finally brought about the change she wanted.
Similarcomplete, fulfill, realize, effectuate
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