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

Langley did bring out a special guest: the podcaster Theo Von, who did Riley Green’s part in “You Look Like You Love Me” for some reason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“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

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

They have not so much as showed me an Agulen no matter what I bring out to tempt them.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish