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

Then Ray brings out plates and silverware and glasses of lemonade.

From Literature

But he’s not interested in “a nostalgia play where we bring out all the hosts from previous years or anything like that.”

From Los Angeles Times

Later, for dessert, Mari Luz brings out treats on a tray.

From Literature

Aaron and Mari brought out the pancakes, bacon, and eggs and set them in the middle of the table, then they all sat down.

From Literature

“They were practically praying for us,” he said, recalling residents bringing out tea and candy to thank his team.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish