draw forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Cause something to appear
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“The question drew forth a sharp reply.”
“Her joke drew forth a smile from the guard.”
Don't confuse with
Draw forth means cause something to appear. Draw aside means take someone gently to one side for a private word.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
draw aside
A contrast learners often mix up
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
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
come forth
Same forth pattern: open view
Step forward into view, especially to be seen or heard
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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