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

Grilling brings out the sugars in the carrots and peppers. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024

Over the weekend, FYC events across Los Angeles brought out a multitude of chic stars, including Jennifer Aniston, who rocked summer florals while promoting The Morning Show. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024

Cody Ware and Derek Kraus bring out the second yellow flag of the day. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2024

Phase One's software brought out more detail and color than Adobe's bland Standard Profile. —PCMAG, 31 May 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