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Wordnet 3.0

VERB (2)

1. cause to move into the opposite direction;
- Example: "they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"

2. cause to happen, occur or exist;
- Example: "This procedure produces a curious effect"
- Example: "The new law gave rise to many complaints"
- Example: "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"
- Example: "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"
[syn: produce, bring about, give rise]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

bring about
    v 1: cause to move into the opposite direction; "they brought
         about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"
    2: cause to happen, occur or exist; "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" [syn:
       produce, bring about, give rise]