brings to light

VERB

to make clear

Synonyms

WEAK

blow the lid off bring forward bring into the open bring into view crack wide open disclose expose hold up to view lay bare reveal take the lid off

Example Sentences

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“It brings to light what scares us most about aging: that we are reaching a vulnerable stage,” says Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician and author.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

This pair of investigations by Catherine Offord brings to light concerns about the company’s practices, which have left some early-career researchers dissatisfied with the offerings and plunged into thousands of dollars of debt.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 29, 2023

The new catalog is the largest roadmap of our galaxy thus far, and brings to light a greater understanding of the intricacies and nuances of the galaxy we live in.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2023

"The serious issues this judgement brings to light need to be urgently addressed by Police Scotland".

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2021

Now then, what a blessed doctrine must it be that brings to light, life and immortality? especially when we have so miserably lost it, and involved our souls into an eternal death.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh