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brought out

brought out is the simple past and past participle 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 brought out

What is brought out the simple past and past participle of?
Brought out is the simple past and past participle of bring out.

Words near brought out in the dictionary

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

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