archaic
: forth from : out of
Synonyms of forth
Examples of forth in a Sentence
Adverb
a flow of lava bursting forth from the earth
The snow is gone and the flowers are ready to spring forth.
He went forth to spread the news.
She stretched forth her hands in prayer.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Our insiders — all of whom are official voters — brought forth nine names of strong candidates for future two-timers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Another suggestion brought forth in the meeting was to encourage remote work or the usage of public transit.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Adverb
Pale purple or pink flowers burst forth in the summer months, turning into tiny, bright purple berries in fall and winter.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Our insiders — all of whom are official voters — brought forth nine names of strong candidates for future two-timers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Preposition
The property’s renaissance in 2020 brought forth modern amenities like Bluetooth speakers in every room, Malin+Goetz bath products, and pillowtop mattresses.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Another suggestion brought forth in the meeting was to encourage remote work or the usage of public transit.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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“Forth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forth. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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Forth
geographical name
river 116 miles (187 kilometers) long in south central Scotland flowing east into the
Firth of Forth, an estuary 48 miles (77 kilometers) long that is an inlet of the North Sea
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