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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Before tipoff Saturday, the league introduced WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo and Lisa Leslie and then brought out another big group of women who helped build the league. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 The studio also brought out Ryan Coogler, who officially confirmed Black Panther III is slated for release on December 15th, 2028. Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 26 July 2026 Triple Char means that the barrels the bourbon was aged in were charred for three times as long as usual, which is supposed to bring out even more flavors from the wood (the charring process is really what makes bourbon bourbon, after all). Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 In one of the few definable storylines on AEW television, inevitable AEW world champion Will Ospreay has been converted to a Death Rider by Jon Moxley, a no-nonsense heel intent on bringing out the best (and worst) in Will Ospreay. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 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 28 Jul. 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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