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