Bring upon Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /əˈpɑn
BRING uh-PAHN
bɹˈɪŋ/ /əpˈɒn
bring uh-PON
Definition
To cause something (usually negative or unpleasant) to happen to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or written. Usually used with negative outcomes: 'bring disaster upon,' 'bring trouble upon yourself.' Not common in everyday speech. Often replaced informally with 'cause' or 'lead to.'
Spanish: causar - acarrear - provocarPortuguese (BR): causar - provocar - acarretarPortuguese (PT): causar - provocar - acarretarChinese (Simplified): 招致 - 导致Chinese (Traditional): 招致 - 導致Hindi: लाना (अक्सर बुरा परिणाम) - उत्पन्न करनाArabic: يُسبب - يجلب علىBengali: ডেকে আনা - ঘটানোRussian: навлечь - вызватьJapanese: もたらす（主に悪い結果を）Vietnamese: gây ra - mang lạiKorean: 초래하다 - 불러오다Turkish: neden olmak - başına getirmekUrdu: لے آنا (عموماً کچھ برا) - باعث بنناIndonesian: menimbulkan - mendatangkan
Example Sentences
Carelessness can bring upon many problems.
basic
His actions brought upon disaster for the company.
basic
The new law may bring upon changes in society.
basic
You don't want to bring upon yourself more stress by overthinking.
natural
Ignoring their advice will only bring upon more trouble for you.
natural
She regrets the words that brought upon so much pain in her family.
natural