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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The company in April brought on Hilary Maxson, a veteran of Schneider Electric, to serve as its new chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

He attributed his behaviour to a "manic episode" brought on by bipolar disorder.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Dr. Cramp suggested I lie down, said the nausea was probably brought on by the pain of removing the glass.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx