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bringing out

bringing out is the present participle and gerund of bring out.

Meaning of bring out

Verb

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.
    Synonyms:
    encompass
    1. (UK) To cause a visible symptom, such as spots or a rash, in (a person).
      • Eating strawberries always brings me out in a rash.
    2. (UK) To make (a shy person) more confident.
      • His new job has noticeably brought him out.
  2. (historical, transitive) To introduce (a young woman) formally into society.
  3. (transitive, LGBTQ slang) To introduce (a person) to gay life and traditions.
  4. (UK) To place (something new for public sale) on the market; roll out.
    • Acme sweets have just brought out a tasty new chocolate bar.

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Questions about bringing out

What is bringing out the present participle and gerund of?
Bringing out is the present participle and gerund of bring out.

Words near bringing out in the dictionary

  1. bringing one's ass to an anchor
  2. bringing one's ass to anchor
  3. bringing one's own hide to market
  4. bringing oneself away
  5. bringing oneself to
  6. bringing out
  7. bringing out in a rash
  8. bringing out of oneself
  9. bringing out of the woodwork
  10. bringing over
  11. bringing owls to Athens

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