call forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Cause a particular response or feeling to appear
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“The speech called forth applause.”
“The photo called forth strong memories.”
Don't confuse with
Call forth means cause a particular response or feeling to appear. Call away means be required to leave because of an urgent matter.
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call away
A contrast learners often mix up
Be required to leave because of an urgent matter
bring forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or cause something to appear
burst forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Emerge suddenly with great force
come forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
draw forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Pull or coax something into view
hold forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Speak at length, often in a self-important way
issue forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Come or flow out from a source
pour forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Flow out abundantly
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