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

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

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