Bring about Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /əˈbaʊt
BRING uh-BOWT
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
bring uh-BOWT
Definition
To make something happen, especially a change or result; to cause something to occur.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral; often used for changes, effects, or consequences. Common collocations: 'bring about change', 'bring about a result'. Don't confuse with 'bring' (to carry something). Not usually used for objects, but for situations or results.
Spanish: provocar - causar - originarPortuguese (BR): provocar - causar - ocasionarPortuguese (PT): provocar - causar - originarChinese (Simplified): 引起 - 导致 - 造成Chinese (Traditional): 引起 - 導致 - 造成Hindi: ले आना (परिणामस्वरूप) - उत्पन्न करनाArabic: يُحدث - يُسبب - يؤدي إلىBengali: ঘটানো - আনয়ন করা - সৃষ্টি করাRussian: вызывать - привести к - осуществитьJapanese: もたらす - 引き起こすVietnamese: mang lại - gây ra - tạo raKorean: 불러오다 - 초래하다 - 야기하다Turkish: neden olmak - ortaya çıkarmakUrdu: پیدا کرنا - سبب بنناIndonesian: menimbulkan - menyebabkan - membawa (perubahan)
Example Sentences
New laws can bring about changes in society.
basic
They hope to bring about peace between the countries.
basic
What brought about the end of the project?
basic
It was the new manager who brought about real change at the company.
natural
Sometimes, small actions can bring about big results.
natural
Her speech really brought about a new way of thinking.
natural