Forth — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

"after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion"

an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue

"the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors"

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

"His poetry brings forth an emotional response in many readers."

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

"The spring rain brought forth an abundance of lush greenery."

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

"The familiar smell of home called forth a sense of nostalgia."

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

"The professor held forth on the current state of politics until everyone was sick of the topic."

to set before the mind for consideration

"They put forth a plan of action for the committee."

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

"She put forth her thoughts during the meeting."

to state as a fact usually forcefully

"He put forth an explanation even though he didn't have any supporting evidence."

to give an oral or written account of in some detail

"The strikers set forth their demands in a written statement to the company."

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

"His poetry brings forth an emotional response in many readers."

to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort

"The spring rain brought forth an abundance of lush greenery."

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

"The familiar smell of home called forth a sense of nostalgia."

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject

"The professor held forth on the current state of politics until everyone was sick of the topic."