Definition of the word bring about

The origin of the phrase "bring about" can be traced back to Middle English, around the 14th century. During this time, the phrase was spelled "brynge" and meant "to carry or transport something." The term's modern meaning, "to cause or result in something happening," developed during the 15th century. At this time, the phrase "brynge to" was used to indicate that an object or person was being brought to a certain location, but it also came to mean that something was being brought into existence or occurring due to one's actions. The prefix "be-" was added during the 16th century to make the phrase "bereynge." This version, however, faded out of usage over time, leaving "bring about" as the standard way to express the idea of causing or initiating an action or event. Thus, the current phrase "bring about" has a rich historical background, dating back over 600 years, and it continues to be commonly used today to describe the act of causing something to happen or bring it into existence.