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 special evening also brought out Menzel's original Rent costars Anthony Rapp, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Fredi Walker. Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 According to the band reps, the family is indeed down with Schlesinger’s rich catalog of Fountains songs being brought out for public performance again alongside those penned by Collingwood. Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 Great managers know that bringing out the best in their teams requires more than just setting expectations. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025 The night also brought out major names from the entertainment world. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 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 19 Apr. 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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