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 visit was not only about Nick Aldis wanting to discuss Styles putting his career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble, but also to bring out Shinsuke Nakamura, a longtime rival of the Phenomenal One from both New Japan Pro-Wrestling and WWE. —Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

The tea brings out the green in Lazulio’s vetiver, and the cucumber cools down some of that tartness. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026

Winter storms, like the one coming, tend to bring out all the technical terms. —Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026

During the congress, Kim would likely strengthen a policy of cooperation with Russia, China and other nations to bring out gradual economic developments, Kwak said. —CNN Money, 21 Jan. 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