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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Then, in April, the court said: Now that we have the full case before us, we’re going to summarily reverse the district court for the reasons set forth in our five-paragraph scribble from December.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Under the rules set forth by the order, this process would be expedited to 60 days, Marks explained.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
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
Still, the passage of the Genius Act, backed with Trump’s strong support, set forth a framework for the issuance of dollar-linked stablecoins.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
One day she relented, and we set forth from the castle in a fitter enclosed by curtains and borne by servants.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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