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View synonyms for bring on

bring on

verb

  1. to induce or cause

    these pills will bring on labour

  2. slang.
    to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Usage

The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
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Example Sentences

In November 2016, I developed an autoimmune condition that plagues me to this day and likely was brought on by the trauma of a Trump victory.

From Salon

Urban green spaces provide shade for city dwellers facing rising temperatures brought on by climate change, but how much relief from the heat island effect do they provide when humidity is factored in?

One commenter actually cited "male depression, which has been brought on by feminists who hate them."

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Th western parts of the country saw widespread flooding and damage to properties brought on by the hurricane.

From BBC

First item on his to-do list was to bring on a general manager.

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