send forth
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle forth
Meanings
Dispatch outwards from a place
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“The king sent his envoys forth.”
“The commander sent scouts forth before sunrise.”
Don't confuse with
Send forth means dispatch outwards from a place. Send away means order someone to leave.
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“The king sent his envoys forth.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
send away
A contrast learners often mix up
Order someone to leave
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
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
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