bring out en · VERB
Etymology
Analytic form of the earlier outbring.
Meanings
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To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality).
The episode finds Springfield in the midst of a hellacious blizzard that, not surprisingly, brings out the joker in the town’s resident morning zoo proprietors Marty and Bill.
2012 June 3, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Mr. Plow” (season 4, episode 9; originally aired 11/19/1992)”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name):The herbs really bring out the full flavour of the lamb.
That outfit brings out the red in your hair.
She brings out the best in him.
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(UK) To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality). ▸ To cause a visible symptom, such as spots or a rash, in (a person).
Eating strawberries always brings me out in a rash.
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(UK) To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality). ▸ To make (a shy person) more confident.
His new job has noticeably brought him out.
- (historical, transitive) To introduce (someone) to a new lifestyle. ▸ To introduce (a young woman) formally into society.
- (qualifier:LGBTQ slang, transitive) To introduce (someone) to a new lifestyle. ▸ To introduce (a person) to gay life and traditions.
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(UK) To place (something new for public sale) on the market; roll out.
Acme sweets have just brought out a tasty new chocolate bar.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, out.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| brought out | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought out | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| bringing out | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brings out | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Deriveds
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Synonyms
encompass · encompass · encompass
Translations (4)
es resaltar (Translations) · es realzar (Translations) · es sacar a relucir (Translations) · es poner de manifiesto (Translations)