set forth

The phrase "set forth" is versatile, often used in formal contexts to indicate the beginning of an action or the presentation of information.

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Definition

B2Formal Presentation

(formal)To present or explain something clearly and in detail.

Example

The president set forth his policies in the speech.
The report sets forth the findings of the investigation.

B2Journey

(literary)To begin a journey or expedition.

Example

They set forth on their journey at dawn.
The explorers set forth to discover new lands.

B2General Usage

(general)To state or declare something formally.

Example

He set forth his objections during the meeting.
The terms were set forth in the contract.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "set forth":

set out set forward put forth set down set about put forward go forth set off set by lay out come forth set against set on bring forth set out one's stall set up hold forth set aside set the stage set upon set apart set to spell out give forth draw up