bring out Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make visible
    uncover; reveal; unveil.
    • Summer brings out bright clothes
    • He brings out the best in her
  2. verb bring out of a specific state
    let out.
  3. verb prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    release; issue; put out; publish.
    • publish a magazine or newspaper
  4. verb direct attention to, as if by means of contrast
    set off.
    • This dress accentuates your nice figure!
    • I set off these words by brackets
  5. verb bring onto the market or release
    produce; bring on.
    • produce a movie
    • bring out a book
    • produce a new play
  6. verb encourage to be less reserved
    • The teacher tried to bring out the shy boy
  7. verb take out of a container or enclosed space
    get out.
    • Get out your best dress--we are going to a party!
  8. verb bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc.
    introduce.
  9. verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
    disclose; reveal; unwrap; expose; let on; discover; divulge; break; let out; give away.
    • The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold
    • The actress won't reveal how old she is
    • bring out the truth
    • he broke the news to her
    • unwrap the evidence in the murder case

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