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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Noah Kahan brought out surprise guest Chappell Roan last night at his Rose Bowl Stadium show in Pasadena, California. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Xavier Smith brought out a punt return for 40 yards, much to the visible excitement of first-year Rams special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone on the sidelines. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026 Bugs, with his carrot-chomping patter, naturally brought out the character’s talkative side in their occasional matchups. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026 The fresh look and exciting gameplay elevate it above other Marvel games, a testament to how cross-cultural collaboration brings out the best in art. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 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

Cite this Entry

“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 17 Aug. 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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