Bring on
verb
To cause something to happen or exist.
Eating too much can bring on a stomach ache.
Often appears as...
- bring on victim complex
- bring on vulnerability
verb
To make something start or happen sooner.
Hearing the good news brought on a celebratory mood among us.
Often appears as...
- bring on event
- bring on good mood
verb
To make someone or something appear.
The host will bring on the next performer.
Often appears as...
- bring on stage
- bring on performer
verb
To cause something to happen or exist.
Eating too much can bring on a stomach ache.
Often appears as...
- bring on victim complex
- bring on vulnerability
verb
To make something start or happen sooner.
Hearing the good news brought on a celebratory mood among us.
Often appears as...
- bring on event
- bring on good mood
verb
To make someone or something appear.
The host will bring on the next performer.
Often appears as...
- bring on stage
- bring on performer
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Trigger Warning
Use when explaining what causes a negative state or condition.
Drinking caffeine can bring on insomnia.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Effect
Suggests an unplanned or surprising consequence of an action.
Being in the cold rain might bring on a fever.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Result
Shows that emotions can also be a response to an event.
The movie's sad ending could bring on tears.
Pro Tip 1/3Trigger Warning
Use when explaining what causes a negative state or condition.
Drinking caffeine can bring on insomnia.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Effect
Suggests an unplanned or surprising consequence of an action.
Being in the cold rain might bring on a fever.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Result
Shows that emotions can also be a response to an event.
The movie's sad ending could bring on tears.
Pro Tip 1/3Trigger Warning
Use when explaining what causes a negative state or condition.
Drinking caffeine can bring on insomnia.
Pro Tip 2/3Unexpected Effect
Suggests an unplanned or surprising consequence of an action.
Being in the cold rain might bring on a fever.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Result
Shows that emotions can also be a response to an event.
The movie's sad ending could bring on tears.
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