bring out
Britishverb
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to produce or publish or have published
when are you bringing out a new dictionary?
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to expose, reveal, or cause to be seen
she brought out the best in me
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to encourage (a shy person) to be less reserved (often in the phrase bring ( someone ) out of himself or herself )
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(of a trade union, provocative action by management, misunderstanding, etc) to cause (workers) to strike
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(foll by in) to cause (a person) to become covered (with spots, a rash, etc)
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to introduce (a girl) formally into society as a debutante
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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]
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Nurture or develop a quality, as in A gifted teacher brings out the best in pupils . [c. 1700]
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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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“Any information we can bring out to the community, we try to make it happen,” Reyna said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
"This rapid, mass mobilization in the streets has a multiplier effect and can undoubtedly bring out voters," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Now higher tariffs, local-content rules, diverging emissions standards and different consumer tastes are pushing them to bring out more vehicles tailored to the needs of their biggest markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
But through the struggle they faced, they asked tactical questions and found roles and partnerships that appeared to bring out the best in certain players.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“You must not shrink from tonight’s war. Reach down beneath your fur—or whatever that is covering your hideous body—and bring out the inner feline: the battle cat!”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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