bring about

British  

verb

1. to cause to happen

   to bring about a change in the law

2. to turn (a ship) around

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bring about Idioms  

1. Also, bring to pass. Make something happen, accomplish or result in something. For example, The revised tax code brought about considerable changes in accounting. The first term dates from the 1400s, and the variant, today considered rather formal, from the first half of the 1500s. Also see bring on, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

"We inherited a Send system on its knees and our changes will make sure children get support at the earliest stage, while bringing about financial sustainability for councils," they added.

From BBC

By isolating fame as a risk factor, the study shows achieving stardom can be a "turning point" in bringing about greater health concerns.

From BBC

Neil Leitch, chief executive of the Early Years Alliance, said the reforms "brought about permanent change in the early years sector".

From BBC

What remains unclear is exactly how these chemical signals bring about such changes.

From Science Daily

"As the years unfolded, life brought about a series of losses and changes," he said.

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Related Words

• accomplish
• achieve
• create
• engender
• generate
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