bring out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality).
  2. To cause a visible symptom, such as spots or a rash, in (a person).
  3. To make (a shy person) more confident.
  4. To introduce (someone) to a new lifestyle.
  5. To introduce (a young woman) formally into society.
  6. To introduce (a person) to gay life and traditions.
  7. To place (something new for public sale) on the market; roll out.
  8. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, out.

Word forms

bring out brings out bringing out brought out

Etymology

Analytic form of the earlier outbring.

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