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Definition of Bring About in English :

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Verb

1. bring about

cause to move into the opposite direction

Example Sentences:
'they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching'

2. bring about, give rise, produce

cause to happen, occur or exist

Example Sentences:
'This procedure produces a curious effect'
'The new law gave rise to many complaints'
'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'
'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Bring About

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verb (tr, adverb)

1.

to cause to happen

to bring about a change in the law

2.

to turn (a ship) around

Bring About

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to make happen; effect

Bring About

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tr.v. brought (brôt), bring·ing, brings

1. To carry, convey, lead, or cause to go along to another place: brought enough money with me.

2. To carry as an attribute or contribution: You bring many years of experience to your new post.

3. To lead or force into a specified state, situation, or location: bring the water to a boil; brought the meeting to a close.

4.

a. To persuade; induce: The defendant's testimony brought others to confess.

b. To get the attention of; attract: Smoke and flames brought the neighbors.

5.

a. To cause to occur as a consequence: Floods brought destruction to the valley.

b. To cause to occur as a concomitant: For many, the fall brings hay fever.

6. To cause to become apparent to the mind; recall: This music brings back memories.

7. To advance or set forth (charges) in a court.

8. To be sold for: a portrait that brought a million dollars.

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