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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The problem brought out the yellow flags before the Spaniard was able to launch the car. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 This brought out Penta and Sami Zayn to even the odds. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The Cubs have brought out the best in a trio of relievers whose contributions have certainly exceeded projections. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 Coffee and a bag of chocolates were brought out, and Dom Norberto unwrapped one from its foil. Max Norman, New Yorker, 27 June 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 4 Jul. 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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