bring out
verb
brought out; bringing out; brings out
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 rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
His calls for help brought out a neighbor with a rifle.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
His calls for help brought out a neighbor with a rifle.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
His calls for help brought out a neighbor with a rifle.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
His calls for help brought out a neighbor with a rifle.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bring out
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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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