To bring about
Example: The new law will bring about many changes soon.
Definition
"To bring about" means to cause something to happen or to make a particular event or situation occur, often as a result of deliberate action or influence. For example, the phrase 'The new law will bring about many changes soon' shows this usage.
Etymology
The phrase "to bring about" combines the verb 'bring,' originating from Old English 'bringan,' meaning to carry or lead, with the preposition 'about,' which historically meant 'around' or 'on all sides.' Together, they form an expression meaning to cause or effect something to happen. Did you know this phrase has been used in English since the 16th century to describe causing events or outcomes?
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"To bring about" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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