bring out in people

[English Learner]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", question 10

If natural disasters have anything good about them, it may be the compassion they ......... in people.

(a) bring out
(b) bring forward
(c) bring up
(d) bring back

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #143 "Phrasal idioms with the verb 'bring'", answer 10

If natural disasters have anything good about them, it may be the compassion they bring out in people.

Correct answer: (a) bring out
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EXPLANATION OF NUMBER 10

[Mister Micawber]

Bring out = elicit
Bring forward = advance
Bring up = mention
Bring back = revive

'Bring out' is the correct answer.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's