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What does set forth mean in a sentence?

by Rhyley Bryan

What does set forth mean in a sentence?

1. phrasal verb. If you set forth a number of facts, beliefs, or arguments, you explain them in writing or speech in a clear, organized way. [formal]

What does the word set forth mean?

verb (adverb) formal, or archaic. (tr) to state, express, or utterhe set forth his objections. (intr) to start out on a journeythe expedition set forth on the first of July.

What is another phrase for set an example?

What is another word for set an example?

be the first break new ground
catalyseUK form
execute organizeUS
set down enact
generate embark on

Is it set forth or sets forth?

View American English definition of set forth….set forth ​Definitions and Synonyms.

present tense
past tense set forth
past participle set forth

What is another way to say set forth?

set forth, expound, exposit(verb) state. “set forth one’s reasons”. Synonyms: elaborate, exposit, take off, start out, lucubrate, part, start, expatiate, expand, depart, expound, flesh out, dilate, set out, enlarge, set off.

How do you use forth in a sentence?

(1) Trees put forth buds and leaves in spring.

  • (2) This scientist has put forth a new theory in his research field.
  • (3) The motion stuck as soon as it was put forth.
  • (4) He put forth his hand to his former enemy in token of goodwill.
  • (5) Arguments were put forth for changing some of the rules of the game.

    • What does setting forth mean?

    set forth 1. To present or offer some information or explanation to be considered. 2. To begin traveling; to start a journey. 1. Also, put forth. 2. Present for consideration; also, express in words, as in She set forth a very sensible plan, or We need to set forth our ideas clearly. 3. See put forth, def.