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 pair have brought out a few big guests to join them on stage, including Playboi Carti, Baby Keem, and Kaytranada. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025 What new adventures could bring out—and deepen—her combustible mix of vulnerability and ferocity? Justin Chang, New Yorker, 21 May 2025 The broadcaster made its 11- year deal for NBA and WNBA rights a central part of its upfront, bringing out multiple current stars and revealing that Michael Jordan will be part of the network’s basketball coverage. Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 May 2025 The boom was instead brought out first to aid in the investigation into the diver’s death. Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 May 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 27 May. 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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