to produce, publish, reveal, or cause a quality to appear
to put something out, or make it easier to see or notice
4 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
to produce or publish something such as a product, report, or book
"The company is bringing out a cheaper version next month."
Apple brought out its latest iPhone today.
— Common technology news phrasing; no single secure citation recalled
to make a quality, feeling, or feature more noticeable
"That shade of blue really brings out your eyes."
The crisis brought out the best in people.
— Common public-comment phrasing during emergencies; no single secure citation recalled
to cause someone to express something openly
"The interview brought out a side of him we hadn't seen before."
to carry something outside or to where people are waiting
"I'll bring out the dessert in a minute."
Very common with products, reports, flavours, colours, and personal qualities. In British English, it can also mean take food out to where people are sitting.
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