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

“Maybe it cracks 90 degrees and we bring out the ice cream sandwiches,” McGann offered, as a “hedge against potential adverse impacts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

It had been a frustration of the coaching staff that they did not have more time to bring out aspects of Woltemade's game in the final third.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

“These are trying times. They seem to bring out the best and worst in the people around us.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish