bring out

Analytic form of the earlier outbring.

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

1. 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)‎:

     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.

2. (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]
3. (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.

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring,‎ out.

• bring out of oneself

• bring forth
• draw out

• outbring, turboing