brɪŋ aʊt
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- bring
- Particle:
- out
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "bring out" mean?
- To produce and release a new product, book, or album
- To make a quality or characteristic more noticeable
- To take something from inside to outside
Examples
- The company is bringing out a new smartphone next month.
- The spices really bring out the flavour of the dish.
- Being with her brings out the best in him.
- Let me bring out some snacks for everyone.
- The stress of the job brought out his worst qualities.
How to use it
'Bring out' is commonly used for product launches and for describing how people or situations affect someone's personality or behaviour.
Word order
Object can go between: 'bring the product out' or after: 'bring out the product'. Common phrase: 'bring out the best/worst in someone'.
Similar expressions
release
launch
produce
emphasize
highlight
Opposites
hide
suppress
conceal
withdraw
Related phrasal verbs
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- bring back
To return something to its original place or owner
- bring in
To introduce or implement something new
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- bring together
To unite people or groups
- bring about
To cause something to happen
Use it in a practice answer
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