bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
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transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

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this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Although she was initially brought on as a part-time panelist — and Walters, according to Ramin Setoodeh’s book on the show’s history, Ladies Who Punch, feared Behar might All About Eve her — Behar was soon given a permanent seat at the table. — Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Companies are looking to bring on C-suite candidates who are in-the-know, and able to keep up with today’s fast pace of change. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Corniel’s new settlement does not resolve separate wrongful death claims brought on behalf of Drakeo’s young son, Caiden Caldwell, by the child’s guardian. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 But, at a party, the sight of a crack in a wall brings on a powerful sense of déjà vu. — Max Callimanopulos, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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