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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Cost-of-living concerns, brought on by the flaring up of inflation since the pandemic, have led more union workers to the picket line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ubben, whom the company had brought on in 2021 amid the activist campaign, decided not to stand for reelection.

From Barron's • May 27, 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

After a couple of slow numbers cooled the place off, they brought on Dinah Washington.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey