Phrasal verb
bring out
Definitions
01to release a product
phr.v. to produce something new and start selling it to the public.
phr.v. to release or launch a new product, publication, or service for public consumption or sale.
“The company plans to bring out a new model of the phone next year.”
“The publisher decided to bring out the paperback edition earlier than scheduled to capitalise on the author's recent media exposure.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and the object can often be placed between 'bring' and 'out'.
Antonyms
02to highlight a quality
phr.v. to make a particular quality or detail easier to see or notice.
phr.v. to elicit, evoke, or emphasise a specific characteristic or quality in someone or something.
“That blue shirt really brings out the colour of your eyes.”
“The chef used a pinch of sea salt to bring out the subtle sweetness of the roasted root vegetables.”
Usage
Transitive; usually takes a direct object representing the quality being highlighted.
03to introduce to society
phr.v. to formally introduce a young person to society or a new way of life.
phr.v. to formally introduce a person, traditionally a young woman, into social life or a specific community.
“In the past, wealthy families would bring out their daughters at a special ball.”
“The historical novel describes the elaborate preparations required to bring out the protagonist during the London social season.”
Formal · Archaic
Teaching tip
This sense is largely historical or formal; modern speakers rarely use it outside of period dramas or specific high-society contexts.
Teaching tip
distinguish between the 'highlight' sense (bring out a quality) and the 'release' sense (bring out a product); the former is often used in fashion and cooking contexts.
Phrasal verb
Particles
out
Separability
optional
Pattern
bring + (object) + out
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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