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
Recent Examples on the Web The International Space Station, launched in 1998, is expected to be needed to be brought out of orbit by 2030. Alena Botros, Fortune, 27 June 2024 The Moon in Aquarius begins by conjoining Pluto at 1:50 am EDT, bringing out our shadow sides — for better or worse. Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 24 June 2024 An eventful finish on a damp track At around 4:30 p.m., roughly two-and-a-half hours after the race began, NASCAR brought out the red flag. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024 Styles headlined Coachella in 2022 and brought out Twain as a surprise guest during his first weekend at the annual Indio, Cali. music festival. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring out 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bring out.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near bring out

Cite this Entry

“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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

More from Merriam-Webster on bring out

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!