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

• articulate
• enunciate
• pass
• say
• speak
• state
• talk
• tell
• utter
• verbalize
• vocalize

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

For the Arizona native, it’s always been about bringing out the greatness in others. —Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025

The eagle couple has this year continued the behavior that turned them into social media stars, bringing out thousands of eagle-eyed fans each year. —Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2025

Earlier this month, Guthrie brought out Vale and Charley as Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts joined the cast on Today. —Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025

Finally, she’s brought out and rushes to him, wagging her tail in excitement. —Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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