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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The designer’s show always brings out a crowd of his loyal supporters, genuine in their excitement to cheer on a friend. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026 The appeals court said that issues with the waiver process had been brought out at Kilkelly’s 2024 hearing to dismiss the charges against her. Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 Illness did not bring out the angel in her. Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026 But those electronic eyes, mounted to poles at intersections throughout this city of nearly 150,000, brought out dozens of people to the Thornton Community Center for a discussion on how the controversial license plate-reading cameras are being used — and whether they should be used at all. John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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