bring out
verb
brought out; bringing out; brings out
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
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
The iHeartRadio Music Awards also happened, and that event always brings out the best and biggest in the entertainment industry.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Apr. 2024
So has farming sort of brought out some resilience in you and a different side of you?
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Folks from throughout the city and suburbs bring out their lawn chairs and blankets for the Chill on the Hill summer music performances.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
That includes a 9-year-old girl who was brought out of Gaza to donate bone marrow to her sick brother.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Last year’s festival was headlined by Zach Bryan, who brought out Kahan, the War and Treaty, and fellow 2023 headliners the Lumineers during his set.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Copacabana Beach has been the site of several major concerts over the years: Rod Stewart brought out more than 4 million attendees to his show there in 1994; Lenny Kravitz performed for 300,000 in 2005; and the Rolling Stones reportedly drew 1.5 million fans in 2006.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
As the final audition for season 22, Gagnon brought out the big guns.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
In Los Angeles, Diarra Kilpatrick’s Diarra From Detroit premier brought out all the celebs—from Yvonne Orji to Kenya Barris.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2024
Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Apr. 2024
So has farming sort of brought out some resilience in you and a different side of you?
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Folks from throughout the city and suburbs bring out their lawn chairs and blankets for the Chill on the Hill summer music performances.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
That includes a 9-year-old girl who was brought out of Gaza to donate bone marrow to her sick brother.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Mar. 2024
Last year’s festival was headlined by Zach Bryan, who brought out Kahan, the War and Treaty, and fellow 2023 headliners the Lumineers during his set.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Copacabana Beach has been the site of several major concerts over the years: Rod Stewart brought out more than 4 million attendees to his show there in 1994; Lenny Kravitz performed for 300,000 in 2005; and the Rolling Stones reportedly drew 1.5 million fans in 2006.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
As the final audition for season 22, Gagnon brought out the big guns.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
In Los Angeles, Diarra Kilpatrick’s Diarra From Detroit premier brought out all the celebs—from Yvonne Orji to Kenya Barris.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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Kids Definition
bring out
verb1
: 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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