bring out

verb

brought out; bringing out; brings out
Synonyms of bring outnext

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

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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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Spending time together brings out their humor and fighting spirit, alongside emotional stories and traditions passed down through generations. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 And with the first day’s lineup skewing much more modern than Saturday’s 35th anniversary party for Fat Wreck Chords (which sold to Hopeless Records last year), the two nights brought out very different generations and sides of the genre. — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Six bottles were brought out, including a 2018 Château Haut-Bataille and a 2010 Lynch-Bages. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026 Sombr brought out surprise guest Lindsey Buckingham to perform a Fleetwood Mac classic during the singer’s Los Angeles concert Saturday. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of bring out was in the 14th century

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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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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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