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bring about

VERB
cause success
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplish achieve create engender generate produce realize
WEAK
beget bring to pass compass do draw on effect effectuate give rise to make happen manage occasion secure succeed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
destroy fail lose ruin
WEAK
halt kill stop

Example Sentences

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Paul Turner, who stood for Reform having previously been an independent councillor, and a Conservative councillor before that, said his top priority was to bring about a smooth transition to a unitary authority.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

"The study shows that we are born with different genetic predispositions and that it is difficult to bring about long-term change in this regard through policy measures."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Wen's business does not focus on the US market, but he hoped a Trump visit would bring about more cooperation between the two countries.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

To bring about long-term change, L.A.’s Metro has been expanding and recently announced it was testing a people mover at Los Angeles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Security Council intervened in South African affairs, blaming the government for the shootings and urging it to initiate measures to bring about racial equality.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela