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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There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes. Kimberly Dishongh, Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025 In a press release, it was revealed that the inspiration for the hair look was a tailored short cut to bring out the essence of Dandyism. Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 6 May 2025 For dessert, Romeo, 22, brought out a tray of cupcakes, and Cruz, 20, later ditched his suit jacket — and put on a pair of sunglasses — to hop on a paddleboard, the Beckhams’ photos reveal. Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 May 2025 The Kooky Contortionist Video Cage tends to bring out his weirdest performances for films with small enough budgets to let the filmmakers go wild. Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 2 May 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 21 May. 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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