Source : WordNet®

bring about
     v 1: produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" [syn: {effect},
           {effectuate}, {set up}]
     2: make possible; "The grant made our research possible"
     3: bring about; "His two singles gave the team the victory"
        [syn: {give}, {yield}]
     4: cause to occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious
        effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints";
        "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor" [syn: {produce},
         {give rise}]
     5: plan, organize, and carry out (an event) [syn: {stage}, {arrange}]