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

Everybody brought out the best in one another and pushed each other. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Everybody brought out the same spark in each other that a magazine like Image makes space for celebrating. — Ashley Sp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Bayless also brings out a different side of Smith, one that is generally more appealing to viewers. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Madonna performed for the first time in 23 years at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, opening the show by bringing out special guests Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx to perform their respective duets. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 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