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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The Board’s debate, ending in a 10-6 vote against Ono, brought out that one of his Board antagonists, former House Speaker Paul Renner, had talked to UF Trustee Mori Hosseini about applying for the presidency himself. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025 The event brought out Tracy Robbins, Christine Chiu, Jason Bolden and Rachel Zoe, who presented model, actress and activist Amber Valletta with the foundation’s Ambassador of Light Award. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 June 2025 June always brings out the rainbows — on shop windows, social feeds, and increasingly, the drinks aisle. Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Austen sold the manuscript in 1803, but the publisher never brought out copies of the book. Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 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

Cite this Entry

“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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