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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In this respect, Larry and Jerry brought out the best in each other, which on the page resulted in a unique style of dialogue that sounded much more like real-life conversation than anything else on television at that time. — Blake J. Harris, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 The Academy Museum Gala once again brought out some of Hollywood’s biggest names for its annual fundraising event on Saturday, this year raising over $14 million and landing Taylor Swift as its headlining performer. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Last night, the 2026 Academy Museum Gala brought out Hollywood’s finest to the annual event, which supports the museum’s mission to preserve and celebrate cinema. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 Arisco finds some moments in the show to bring out the constant duality present in the musical. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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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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