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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Whereas 2024’s show featured several collaborations — Jelly Roll brought out Lainey Wilson and Noah Kahan played with Gracie Abrams — this year’s class kept the stages for themselves. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026 Cold stretches like the one the state is experiencing now tend to bring out more space heaters and increase the use of things like wood stoves and fireplaces, according to State Fire Marshal Lauri Volkert. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 The Black Music Action Coalition’s Grammy Week parties are always stylish events for a good cause, bringing out major stars and up-and-coming artists and many of the top executives in the music business. Jem Aswad, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026 There’s something about smart glasses that bring out the worst in people. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 28 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

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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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