The difference between Bring about and Incite

When used as verbs, bring about means to cause to take place, whereas incite means to stir up or excite.


check bellow for the other definitions of Bring about and Incite

  1. Bring about as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to take place.

    Examples:

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

  2. Bring about as a verb (transitive):

    To accomplish, achieve.

    Examples:

    "I hope to bring about a successful conclusion."

  1. Incite as a verb (transitive):

    To stir up or excite; to rouse or goad into action.

    Examples:

    "The judge was told by the accused that his friends had incited him to commit the crime."

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