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]
Example Sentences
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“I wasn’t able to bring out the full potential of Uruguay’s players,” Bielsa said, visibly shaken by his failure with the Uruguayan national team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
"When artists bring out a song, they'll definitely have their teams behind them saying 'this needs to go viral'," says Owens.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
“Fleischer Cartoons—Greatest Hits, Volume 1” was released this week by ClassicFlix, and its title suggests the welcome possibility that the video label intends to bring out subsequent collections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Aging parents can bring out the worst in adult children, who vie for control of their parents’ attention, their love and their finances.
From MarketWatch ● May 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
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