come forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“Witnesses came forth to testify.”
“Several workers came forth with complaints.”
Don't confuse with
Come forth means step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard. Come under means be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny.
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come under
A contrast learners often mix up
Be subjected to a particular force or scrutiny
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
call forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause a particular response or feeling to appear
draw forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Cause something to appear
give forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Produce or release light, sound, or a smell
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
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