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

More than that though, the time with her foster carer helped bring out Indigo's playful side. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

In addition to the three-tier wedding cake with a strawberry guava filling, a special birthday cake for the bride was brought out. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024

Sauer enlists a thought experiment, proposed by the American anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, to bring out the distinctiveness of the human capacity for coöperating. —Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

This annual holiday event brings out the Omaha’s official Christmas tree, along with a visit with Santa at Santa’s Cabin, a holiday cultural festival, and holiday concerts. —Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 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