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bring out

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to make a particular quality or detail easier to see or notice; it can also mean to release a new product for people to buy.

phr. v.. to elicit or emphasize a specific characteristic; also used transitively to denote the publication or commercial release of a product.


SIMPLE

That blue shirt really brings out the color of your eyes.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef added a pinch of salt to the sauce to bring out the sweetness of the tomatoes.

COMPLEX

The author's latest novel succeeds in bringing out the nuanced complexities of life in post-war Europe through its vivid character studies.

Particles
out
Separability
optional
Pattern
bring + (object) + out
Usage

when used for products, the object can be a book, album, or software; when used for qualities, it is often a physical feature or personality trait.

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.

Pitfall

The company brought out to a new phone.The company brought out a new phone.the verb is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition like 'to'.

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