bring out

British  

verb

1. to produce or publish or have published

   when are you bringing out a new dictionary?

2. to expose, reveal, or cause to be seen

   she brought out the best in me

3. to encourage (a shy person) to be less reserved (often in the phrase bring ( someone ) out of himself or herself )

4. (of a trade union, provocative action by management, misunderstanding, etc) to cause (workers) to strike

5. (foll by in) to cause (a person) to become covered (with spots, a rash, etc)

6. to introduce (a girl) formally into society as a debutante

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bring out Idioms  

1. Expose or reveal; make conspicuous. For example, His book brought out some new facts about the war , or Her photographs bring out the play of light on her subjects . [Late 1500s]

2. Nurture or develop a quality, as in A gifted teacher brings out the best in pupils . [c. 1700]

3. Present to the public. For example, The publisher decided to bring out this dictionary in a single volume , or Debutantes traditionally are brought out at a ball . [c. 1800]

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Example Sentences

During Birmingham's 2023 outbreak, some former doctors and nurses were brought out of retirement, like they had been in the pandemic.

From BBC

"It was very evident by the smell alone how bad it was. They kept bringing out bags and bags of evidence," she says.

From BBC

He can’t manipulate his family enough; he’s trying, he brings out all the tools — be funny, be nice, everything — but he doesn’t reach them, and it’s tragic.

From Los Angeles Times

The way she said sorted brought out goose bumps on Jonah’s arms.

From Literature

"And it's a movement in British music, certainly, that won't ever be replicated, just because of the nature of the landscape of the music industry. Hopefully that's what this play brings out."

From BBC

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish