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brings out

brings out is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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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What is brings out the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Brings out is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bring out.

Words near brings out in the dictionary

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

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