brought on

[brawt-on, -awn] / ˈbrɔtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

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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O'Neill brought on Iheanacho for the second half and he made a difference.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The 2026 upfronts talked a lot about “connections” and “community” as the personalized nature of TV viewing brought on by streaming video-on-demand has been fully integrated into the buying and selling of commercials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Investors were ditching U.S. government bonds amid intensifying concerns that the resurgence of inflation brought on by the Iran war could force the Federal Reserve to pursue higher interest rates.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

However, Lumentum continues to benefit from the appetite for its products brought on by the artificial intelligence data center boom.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In addition, White brought on an experienced deep-cover operative who looked more like an insurance salesman—perhaps because it was his former profession.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann