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bring out

verb

Definition of bring 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

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Examples of bring out in a Sentence

  1. he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy

  2. a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes

First Known Use of bring out

1579

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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bring out Synonyms

Synonyms

accentuate, emphasize, italicize, stress, underline, underscore;

Antonyms

de-emphasize;

Near Antonyms

decrease, diminish, lessen, minimize, reduce, subdue, tone (down), understate, weaken;

Related Words

amplify, beef (up), boost, reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen;

augment, deepen, enhance, enlarge, heighten, magnify, maximize, supplement;

enliven, jazz (up);

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