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English verb: bring about | |||
| 1. | bring about (motion) cause to move into the opposite direction | ||
| Samples | They brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | turn | ||
| 2. | bring about (creation) cause to happen, occur or exist | ||
| Samples | This procedure produces a curious effect. The new law gave rise to many complaints. These chemicals produce a noxious vapor. The new President must bring about a change in the health care system. | ||
| Synonyms | give rise, produce | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | create, make | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | induce, induct, lead, leave, result | ||
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