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bring about



Definitions

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bring about
     1. v. To cause to take place.
           The collapse of the gold standard brought about much of the economic turmoil of that era.
     2. v. To accomplish, achieve.
           I hope to bring about a successful conclusion.
Analysis
bring
     1. v. To transport toward somebody/somewhere.
           Waiter, please bring me a single malt whiskey.
     2. v. (transitive, figuratively) To supply or contribute.
           The new company director brought a fresh perspective on sales and marketing.
     3. v. To raise (a lawsuit, charges, etc.) against somebody.
about
     1. prep. In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
     2. prep. Near; not far from; approximately; regarding time, size, quantity.
     3. prep. On the point or verge of.
           the show is about to start;  I am not about to admit to your crime
     4. prep. On one's person; nearby the person.

Example Sentences

It's really very difficult to bring about that sort of change in the universe, except by catastrophe. 
The Israeli government, on the other hand, was enraged that its plan to bring about the political and military demise of the radicals was being derailed. 



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