bring out

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English

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Etymology

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Analytic form of the earlier outbring.

Verb

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bring out (third-person singular simple present brings out, present participle bringing out, simple past and past participle brought out)

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring,‎ out.
  2. To elicit, evoke, or emphasize (a particular quality).
    The herbs really bring out the full flavour of the lamb.
    She brings out the best in him.
    • 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)[1]:
      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.
    1. (chiefly British) To cause a visible symptom, such as spots or a rash, in (a person).
      Eating strawberries always brings me out in a rash.
    2. (chiefly British) To make (a shy person) more confident.
      His new job has noticeably brought him out.
  3. (transitive) To introduce (someone) to a new lifestyle.
    1. (historical, transitive) To introduce (a young woman) formally into society.
    2. (LGBTQ slang) To introduce (a person) to gay life and traditions.[1]
  4. (chiefly British) To place (something new for public sale) on the market; roll out.
    Acme sweets have just brought out a tasty new chocolate bar.

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References

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  1. ^ A. F. Niemoeller, "A Glossary of Homosexual Slang," Fact 2, no. 1 (Jan-Feb 1965): 25

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