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 grounds crew brought out the tarp before UCLA could respond. Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025 Norris' crash brought out a safety car, which remained in effect for the final few laps of the race. ArsTechnica, 16 June 2025 If the fosters talked back to the bios, the parents brought out a whooping belt. Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025 The Apollo Spring Benefit 2025, hosted by Kym Whitley, brought out many music icons. Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 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 30 Jun. 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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