bring out

verb

brought out; bringing out; brings out

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

Synonyms of bring out

• say
• utter
• tell
• talk
• speak
• discuss
• share

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

Recent Examples on the Web

To mark the occasion, Dean brought out Fender as a surprise guest during her headlining set on T-Mobile stage on Saturday to perform their hit. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Pouring boiling water on your tea can burn the leaves and bring out unwanted bitterness. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Yes, The Smashing Pumpkins brought out Olivia Rodrigo, YUNGBLUD and former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Melissa Auf der Maur for one song each. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Piedmont Park Arts Festival This long-standing arts festival brings out more than 250 sculptors, painters, leatherworkers, glass blowers, jewelers and more. — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for bring out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

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