Meaning 1formal; neutral · 82%
To cause something to arise or produce it as a result, work, or effect.
Natural examples
Die Zusammenarbeit brachte eine überraschende Lösung hervor.
The collaboration produced a surprising solution.
Der Künstler brachte viele eindrucksvolle Werke hervor.
The artist produced many impressive works.
Der Sturm brachte hohe Wellen hervor.
The storm generated high waves.
Usage note
Hervorbringen is separable and irregular: bringt hervor, brachte hervor, hat hervorgebracht. It usually takes an accusative object.
Mini-lesson: hervorbringen
To cause something to arise or produce it as a result, work, or effect. Hervorbringen is separable and irregular: bringt hervor, brachte hervor, hat hervorgebracht. It usually takes an accusative object.
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