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

The Criterion Collection will bring out a beautifully restored version of the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on April 21.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

For Coachella’s walking, I’ll also bring out some gel insoles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I also recommend toasting your spices to really bring out their flavors.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

"People would bring out sound systems and set them up in the parks," he recalls.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It didn’t exactly bring out the best in them.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish