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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They are nurtured and built to bring out the best in people. Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026 Her glam team kept Davis's makeup simple, opting for a glossy pink lip and shimmering eyeshadow that brought out the jewel tones in the sequins and beading across her floor-length dress. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 24 May 2026 On Thursday, the tournament celebrated him, bringing out many of the top players and some of his old friends and foes to hit and giggle and say goodbye. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 May 2026 Brightness Booster magnifies pixels to bring out every bit of detail on the screen, while the Bright Room Ready mode makes the visuals pop out no matter what kind of lighting is in the room. George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 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 28 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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