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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Billionaires have brought out their checkbooks for both candidates. Alison Durkee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 If, instead, the election is close, existing trends will likely bring out the worst in America—our puritanical righteousness and tribalism. Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024 Spicy, savory, with a subtle earthy flavor, Creole seasoning brings out the best flavors of seafood like shrimp and crawfish to beef and sausage. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 The sketch coyly upped the ante of such all-or-nothing verbiage—important, but also familiar—when the game’s host (played by Michael Longfellow, following Bill Hader’s original turn) brought out Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia. Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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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