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 brought out Menzel's original Rent costars Anthony Rapp, Wilson Jermaine Heredia and Fredi Walker. Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 Just like some teas can bring out the sweetness of darker chocolate bars, the health properties of each can also work together as mood enhancers, Mullen said. Eve Glover, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025 Further laser scanning may also bring out other characteristics important to pterosaur flight. Elizabeth Landau, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 A couple of last thoughts: • During the season-seven reunion, Alex, Brittany, and Joey were the three cast members brought out to tease season eight. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 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

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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 22 Feb. 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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