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 of bring out

• 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

Brown + Earthy Greens Greens bring out brown’s earthy side and feel especially fitting when paired with warm woods, making the combination ideal for bedrooms, living spaces, and studies. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025

The three discuss how the ad agency inspired the hit show Mad Men; how to use AI to bring out the best of you; and optimism in the rapidly developing EMEA region. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025

Simons brought out Mulier for his runway bows. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025

Heat trainers initially called for a stretcher to be brought out, but the stretcher ultimately wasn’t needed. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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