set forth
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle forth
Meanings
Lay out or explain something formally
Why “forth”? Something comes out of hiding into open view.
“The contract sets forth the terms.”
“The guide sets forth the safety rules.”
Begin a journey or undertaking
Why “forth”? After something comes out, it keeps moving forward.
“We set forth at dawn.”
“The hikers set forth before the sun rose.”
Don't confuse with
Set forth means lay out or explain something formally. Set about means begin a task with deliberate effort.
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set about
A contrast learners often mix up
Begin a task with deliberate effort
be forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Used to indicate continuation of a list or pattern; From that point in time onwards; From this time on
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
Pull or coax something into view
go forth
Same forth pattern: onward
Set out or proceed onwards; Move repeatedly between two points or positions
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