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

After playing in Canada earlier this week — performing in Ontario in support of the Heather Winterstein Foundation for Indigenous youth and at Ottawa’s Bluesfest — Jelly Roll took the stage in Toronto and brought out the Backstreet Boy’s AJ McLean for the occasion. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024

After a disastrous rookie season under Frank Reich, the organization is hoping that Canales can reach Young and bring out the best in him. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2024

Because space can unite and bring out the best in us. —Elysee Barakett, NBC News, 9 July 2024

The Season 1 finale sees Lady Jane Grey being brought out to be beheaded and Lord Guildford Dudley put on a pyre. —Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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