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

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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Daedone wanted to savor decrescendo, too, as well as stasis, stupor, spiritual awakening, and whatever other sensations the stroke brought out. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Try roasting or lightly charring them before using in food to bring out richer flavor and color. Cathy Cassata, Health, 24 Oct. 2025 In making the announcement, Lego brought out Ke Huy Quan, the Oscar winner who famously played Data, for a nostalgic mini-film, in which the actor guides viewers through the set and its Easter eggs. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025 Emma Stone brought out her inner Estella yesterday on the streets of New York City, wearing a look that became synonymous with Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic on and off screen wardrobe in the ’90s. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring out

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring out was in 1579

Cite this Entry

“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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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