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 of bring out

• 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

Newcastle’s hierarchy felt that Jaissle’s arrival — and the head coach’s desire to send fast wingers in behind opposition defences — could bring out the best in Elanga. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out surprise guest Max Weinberg during their Saturday show in Queens, just a week after the E Street Band drummer’s son Jay joined the band onstage. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

The number was brought out of mothballs in 2017, when wide receiver Quest Truxton wore it for the Aztecs. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

The death of Marshall’s dad was an emotionally exhausting arc that also brought out the best in the gang. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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