set forth
Britishverb
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(tr) to state, express, or utter
he set forth his objections
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(intr) to start out on a journey
the expedition set forth on the first of July
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Also, put forth . Start a journey, as in We plan to set forth at daybreak , or They put forth for France tomorrow . [c. 1400]
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Present for consideration; also, express in words, as in She set forth a very sensible plan , or We need to set forth our ideas clearly . [Early 1500s]
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See put forth , def. 3.
Example Sentences
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U.S. bond markets are expected to close early — at noon — on Good Friday, as per the recommendations set forth by SIFMA, the industry trade association.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
If all goes well, they'll set forth for the Moon.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
“She shall also set forth the reasons why this Court should not strike Ms. Halligan’s identification of herself as United States Attorney from the indictment in this matter,” Novak wrote.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2026
The historical record shows that American lawmakers have understood regular forces to mean “the standing army” since 1776, when the Continental Congress set forth the Articles of War.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025
So each spring he set forth with his army and each autumn he returned, and year by year the kingdom grew larger and more prosperous.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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