bring out of oneself

verb

To ensure someone feels confident and outgoing.

Meanings

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

present singular third person brings out of oneself · participle present bringing out of oneself · participle past brought out of oneself · past brought out of oneself

  1. reflexiveTo ensure someone feels confident and outgoing.
  2. reflexiveTo encourage someone to focus on higher pursuits and topics; to distract or divert someone from worldly concerns.
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