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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Emma Watson brought out her inner animal at the Mulberry BBQ Pool Party in 2012. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Four Navy divers entered Orion to medically evaluate the astronauts before they were safely brought out. Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 Spring marks peak termite emergence because warmer temperatures bring out swarms of reproductive termites. Ana Durrani, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026 Want to lead with confidence and bring out the best in your team? Megan Sauer, CNBC, 9 Apr. 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

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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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