forth
♦ forth /f'ɔːrθ/
In addition to the uses shown below, forth is also used in the phrasal verbs `put forth' and `set forth'.
1 [ADV] ADV after v
When someone goes forth from a place, they leave it. (LITERARY)
Go forth into the desert...
= out
2 [ADV] ADV after v
If one thing brings forth another, the first thing produces the second. (LITERARY)
My reflections brought forth no conclusion.
3 [ADV] ADV after v
When someone or something is brought forth, they are brought to a place or moved into a position where people can see them. (LITERARY)
Pilate ordered Jesus to be brought forth...
= out
4
back and forth: see back
to hold forth: see holdset forth
[PHRASAL VERB] V P n (not pron)
If you set forth a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. (FORMAL)
Dr. Mesibov set forth the basis of his approach to teaching students.
= set out
In addition to the uses shown below, forth is also used in the phrasal verbs `put forth' and `set forth'.
1 [ADV] ADV after v
When someone goes forth from a place, they leave it. (LITERARY)
Go forth into the desert...
= out
2 [ADV] ADV after v
If one thing brings forth another, the first thing produces the second. (LITERARY)
My reflections brought forth no conclusion.
3 [ADV] ADV after v
When someone or something is brought forth, they are brought to a place or moved into a position where people can see them. (LITERARY)
Pilate ordered Jesus to be brought forth...
= out
4
back and forth: see back
to hold forth: see holdset forth
[PHRASAL VERB] V P n (not pron)
If you set forth a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. (FORMAL)
Dr. Mesibov set forth the basis of his approach to teaching students.
= set out