brought about

ADJECTIVE

done

Synonyms

STRONG

complete completed concluded consummated depleted drained effected ended executed exhausted fixed fulfilled perfected performed realized rendered set spent succeeded terminated wired wrought

WEAK

a wrap all in all over brought to pass buttoned-up compassed over through used-up

Antonyms

STRONG

incomplete indefinite unfinished unfixed unfulfilled unused

WEAK

undone

ADJECTIVE

finished

Synonyms

STRONGEST

closed concluded decided ended full realized resolved satisfied settled stopped

STRONG

accomplished achieved ceased compassed consummated discharged dispatched effected effectuated elaborated executed finalized fulfilled lapsed made perfected performed shut terminated

WEAK

come to an end disposed of done for done with entire final in the past over over and done put into effect sewn-up through tied-up worked out wound-up wrapped-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incomplete

WEAK

unfinished

ADJECTIVE

fulfilled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

realized satisfied

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished gratified matured obtained perfected performed pleased reached

WEAK

brought to a close carried out made good put into effect

Antonyms

WEAK

disappointed incomplete unfinished unfulfilled unsatisfied

ADJECTIVE

gratified

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplished achieved actualized attained compassed concluded consummated content crowned delighted dispatched effected effectuated executed finished matured obtained

WEAK

brought to a close carried out happy made good perf

Antonyms

STRONG

depressed unhappy

Example Sentences

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And I threw myself into my work, which, lucky for me, brought about a promotion at the perfect time, both financially and for distraction purposes.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Pakistan’s role in brokering the weekend’s U.S.-Iran cease-fire talks reflects the extraordinary reset the country’s army chief, Asim Munir, has brought about in relations between Washington and Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Farr’s divorce from Chung, finalized in 2020, also brought about changes to her living situation at the La Cañada estate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"Pakistan gave Trump two early wins, which are very important for him. That got the relationship off the ground and brought about this new warmth," said Lodhi.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Radiation is an uncoupler, and the death of cells exposed to radiation is thought by some to be brought about in this way.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

brought about

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