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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The guy who got arrested spent over a thousand dollars there and brought out nothing. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 Items that get used less regularly can be stored in a pantry or cupboard where they can be brought out and used when needed. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 The long cook time brings out the meaty, savory notes from the ham and softens the beans until the broth becomes a silky, pot likker-like liquid. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026 Lerman Yoes loves bringing out-of-towners to see the museum’s transportive landscaping and views. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 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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