bring out

verb

brought out; bringing out; brings out
Synonyms of bring outnext

transitive verb

1
a
: to make apparent
b
: to effectively develop (something, such as a quality)
2
a
: to present to the public
b
: to introduce formally to society
3
: utter

Examples of bring out in a Sentence

he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes
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Full sun produces more flowering, but partial shade brings out more vibrant foliage color. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 There’s something about having its back against the wall that brings out the best in this team, and tonight was just the latest example. Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Sauna has a way of slowing people down and bringing out the truth. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The pair brought out their signature move — the tongue kiss, of course — on the Oscars red carpet in March 2022. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring out was in the 14th century

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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bring out

verb
1
: to develop fully
a difficult task seems to bring out your best
2
: to produce and offer for sale
bring out a new book

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