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

Synonyms

• say
• utter
• tell
• talk
• speak
• discuss
• share

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These days, one soda might not be enough to compete with the flat screens and full kitchens fans bring out. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025

However, the group had to bring out the umbrellas when they got caught in rain! —Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Temperate weather brought out a range of cross-seasonal fashion trends, from tweed ensembles to colorful floral frocks, with a smattering of geometric prints and the occasional leopard print. —Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

In July, Drake brought out the 20-year-old during one of his headlining sets at Wireless Festival. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for bring out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

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