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

• 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

Glitter’s dusty shadow, fading into the lower part of the brow bone, brought out the moody hue on the lips. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025

The legendary comedian and SNL alum, 64, was hosting the sketch comedy’s Christmas episode, which brought out droves of celebrity fans, Che said. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona. —James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025

Ultimately, with midterms tending to have lower turnout than presidential elections, Newsom and AOC may be able to bring out enough young progressives to pass partisan redistricting. —Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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