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

See Examples For:

bring out

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

Publishers in America hesitated to bring out the book, but when G.P.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 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

It is not clear, however, that moving up to a score of 30 will bring out city work crews in less than 10 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026

“I knew I could bring out your vengeful side. He’s in College Park. Get off at Princeton.”

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

Related Words

• emphasize
• expose
• highlight
• introduce
• publish