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

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 Fantasy 5 evening pull brought out numbers 13, 19, 22, 23 and 28, the numbers on a Quick Pick ticket purchased at a Publix, 8684 BEULAH ROAD, in Pensacola. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 Juiced, which was brought out of retirement by Lectric Bikes last year, introduced an all new version of the Scrambler. Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Want to lead with confidence and bring out the best in your team? Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Fifty years later, Friends of Washington Crossing Park plans to once again bring out the row boats this Christmas and keep the tradition going for the 250th. Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring out

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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