bring about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Cause something to happen
Why “about”? You turn toward a task and start it.
“The reform brought about real change.”
“The new factory brought about more jobs.”
Don't confuse with
Bring about means cause something to happen. Bring along means take someone or something with you.
Bring about means cause something to happen. Bring back means return with someone or something.
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bring along
A contrast learners often mix up
Take someone or something with you
bring back
A contrast learners often mix up
Return with someone or something to the original place; Cause memories to return to the mind; Reintroduce a custom, law or product
come about
Same about pattern: starting
Happen, especially in an unplanned way; Of a ship, change tack to the opposite side
go about
Same about pattern: starting
Approach or carry out a task in a particular way; Do your normal activities
set about
Same about pattern: starting
Begin a task with deliberate effort
bring around
Same base verb: bring
Help someone wake up again after fainting or a medical procedure; Persuade someone to change their opinion
bring down
Same base verb: bring
Cause something to fall or land; Make something lower in level or amount; Cause a government or leader to lose power; Make someone feel sad or depressed
bring forth
Same base verb: bring
Produce or cause something to appear
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