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

The prospect of playing coach Bob Chesney’s first home game wasn’t enough to bring out the best in the Bruins from the opening kickoff. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Related Stories For the second roll of its comedy fluffy dice, Sky has brought out the big guns, having tapped Jeff Goldblum as host for the launch and with Amelia Dimoldenburg set for episode 3. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

The chemistry and the personality of our quarterback room is one that is very supportive of each other and also trying to bring out the best in one another. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Starting in the mid-1990s, on one fall night a year, West End Avenue was shut down to traffic while local synagogues of different denominations brought out Torahs to dance with in the streets. — Amy Klein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 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