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bring about

verb
  1. To cause to take place.

    "The collapse of the gold standard brought about much of the economic turmoil of that era."

  2. To accomplish, achieve.

    "I hope to bring about a successful conclusion."

Synonymseffect, incite, induce, lead, provoke, result

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