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bring out

make a quality noticeable

to make a particular quality, ability, or emotion more obvious or easy to see in someone or something.

phrasal verbB2common

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

make a quality noticeable

to make a particular quality, ability, or emotion more obvious or easy to see in someone or something.

bring out (release a product)

Another meaning of 'bring out' is 'release a product'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Her teacher really knows how to bring out the best in her students.relationships
  • Good managers can bring out the strengths of their team members, which helps the company succeed.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: bring out + noun

WrongThat blue shirt brings out of your eyes.

RightThat blue shirt brings out your eyes.

'Bring out' takes the object directly — no 'of'.

Patternbring out + noun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff A little salt enhances the natural flavour of the dish.

Natural A bit of salt really brings out the flavour.

'Bring out' is the natural verb for making a quality stand out; 'enhances the natural flavour' is brochure-speak.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • bring out + quality
    the flavouryour eyesthe colourthe detail

Don't confuse it

'Bring out' here is about making something visible or clear, not about introducing a new product.

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