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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In the Andantino, the wistful melody that is passed around different sections gained emotional depth through the coloristic details Muti brought out in the accompaniment. Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Hudson brought out that friendly spirit in their music. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025 The Tigers couldn’t figure out how to optimize Van Lith in her one year in Baton Rouge, but TCU coach Mark Campbell has brought out the best in her. Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Smith, 42, found balance as a play caller and was able to bring out the best in his key playmakers. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 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 1 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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