brings about
Sets in motion
Brings about means causes to happen or produces a result.
The phrase emphasizes that an action leads to a change or outcome: The new policy brought about significant reforms, What brought about this change of heart?
Often used for consequential shifts rather than minor effects.
What initiates action
- induceCause or persuade
- provokeIncite a response
- causeWhat produces an effect
- generateCause to come into being
precipitate · catalyze · spark · incite · instigate · stimulate · lead to · result in
What follows a cause
- consequenceResult of an action
- effectResult of a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
- impactForceful contact or consequence
aftermath · repercussion · ramification · upshot · end result · fallout · culmination · fruition
To make different
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- conversionAct of changing states
- alterationAct of modifying
reform · revolution · overhaul · upheaval · turnaround · sea change · shake-up · reversal
trigger
What initiates action
generate · precipitate · catalyze · spark · incite · instigate · stimulate · lead to · result in · give rise to
result
What follows a cause
- consequenceResult of an action
- effectResult of a cause
- outcomeFinal result of events
impact · aftermath · repercussion · ramification · upshot · end result · fallout · culmination · fruition · payoff
change
To make different
- shiftMovement or work period
- transitionChange from one state
- conversionAct of changing states
alteration · reform · revolution · overhaul · upheaval · turnaround · sea change · shake-up · reversal · breakthrough
birth
Coming into the world
onset · rise · emergence · inception · introduction · ushering in · beginning · awakening · flowering · blossoming