to cause something to happen, especially a change or result
to make something happen
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
to cause something to happen
"The new policy brought about major changes in the education system."
Our deliberations must not be confused with unwillingness to bring about some workable compromise.
— Winston Churchill, House of Commons speech, 1940
to carry something into happening
to make something happen
Common in academic, political, and news English, especially with changes, reforms, and improvements.
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