brought about

ADJECTIVE

done

Synonyms

STRONG

complete completed concluded consummated depleted drained effected ended executed exhausted fixed fulfilled perfected performed realized rendered set spent succeeded terminated wired wrought

WEAK

a wrap all in all over brought to pass buttoned-up compassed over through used-up

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete indefinite unfinished unfixed unfulfilled unused

WEAK

undone

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

ADJECTIVE

fulfilled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

realized satisfied

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished gratified matured obtained perfected performed pleased reached

WEAK

brought to a close carried out made good put into effect

Antonyms

WEAK

disappointed incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsatisfied

ADJECTIVE

gratified

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated content crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished matured obtained

WEAK

brought to a close carried out happy made good perf

Antonyms

STRONG

depressed unhappy

Example Sentences

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He’s brought us closer to the EU again, raised taxes to fund schools, moved back toward nationalizing the railways, and brought about improved rights for the U.K.’s enormous numbers of people who rent their housing.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

“We have a situation, particularly in Southern California, where we’ve already had this marine heat wave, and we’re just gonna kind of roll on into a heat wave that’s been brought about by El Niño.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

And I threw myself into my work, which, lucky for me, brought about a promotion at the perfect time, both financially and for distraction purposes.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

That has certainly increased this year with the new style of "yo-yo racing" brought about by the new hybrid engines.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

She felt what he had felt—the awfulness of what a moment’s inattention, thoughtlessness, stupidity had brought about, and its probable cost.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

brought about

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