expression

bring about

to cause to happen

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to cause something to happen; to make something occur

Examples

The new policy brought about significant changes in the company.
Heavy rain brought about flooding in the region.

How to use bring about

Bring about is a phrasal verb used to describe causing an event or situation to happen, particularly when referring to significant or deliberate outcomes. It is more formal and literary than simple 'cause' and often appears in academic, news, and formal writing. Unlike 'cause,' it emphasizes the agent's role in initiating the outcome.

Common phrases

bring about change
bring about a revolution
bring about reform
bring about peace
bring about an end to

Synonyms

cause · trigger · produce · lead to · result in

Word family

bring · about

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse the word order and say 'bring something about' as 'about bring something,' which is incorrect; the word order is fixed with 'about' following the object.

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