brings on

VERB

provoke

Synonyms

WEAK

accelerate advance cause expedite generate give rise to induce inspire lead to occasion precipitate prompt

Example Sentences

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She rarely brings on political figures to interview.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

In Dugan, OpenAI brings on board a veteran known for his close relationships with the world’s leading ad companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“It definitely brings on an element of chess,” Friedman said, noting the Dodgers face similar decisions in how they pitch the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

"Once we've got that, we speak to the family and the shame it brings on them, they just want to repay the victim and clear their family name."

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2024

It brings on the flood of images that torments me, awake or asleep.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins