bring out

verb

brought out; bringing out; brings out
Synonyms of bring outnext

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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Buddy Luce, an organizer with Indivisible TX-24, told the Star-Telegram that a protest in Southlake also on Saturday brought out around 80 people. Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2026 Chopped sage adds a bit of green and extra earthiness, while a variety of mushrooms brings out umami flavors. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Removing items brought out to make guests comfortable will ensure that your home doesn’t look cluttered and chaotic once the new year begins. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026 During the premiere – which also brought out costars Katherine LaNasa (who, along with Noah Wyle, won an Emmy for her Season 1 performance), Patrick Ball, Taylor Dearden, Shabana Azeez and Gerran Howell. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring out was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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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