verb
1. cause to move into the opposite direction
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they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching
• Hypernyms: ↑turn
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Somebody ——s something
2. cause to happen, occur or exist
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This procedure produces a curious effect
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The new law gave rise to many complaints
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These chemicals produce a noxious vapor
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the new President must bring about a change in the health care system
• Verb Frames:
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Something ——s something
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transitive verb : to cause to take place : effect, accomplish
so revolutionary was the change brought about by the abolition of slave labor — American Guide Series: Louisiana
brought about a settlement of the fight
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bring about see under ↑bring
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Main Entry: ↑about
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bring about
1. To bring to pass or effect
2. To turn round
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Main Entry: ↑bring
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ˌbring a ˈbout [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they bring about he/she/it brings about present participle bringing about past tense brought about past participle brought about] phrasal verb
to make something happen, especially to cause changes in a situation
social changes that have been brought about by new technology
Major spending is required to bring about substantial improvements in housing.
Thesaurus: to make something start to exist or happensynonym
Main entry: bring
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bring about [phrasal verb]
“What brought about the crisis?” “It was brought about by many factors.”
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Main Entry: ↑bring
Useful english dictionary. 2012.